Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Aneurysm
Intracranial Aneurysm
Abnormal outpouching in the wall of intracranial blood vessels. Most common are the saccular (berry) aneurysms located at branch points in CIRCLE OF WILLIS at the base of the brain. Vessel rupture results in SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE or INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES. Giant aneurysms (>2.5 cm in diameter) may compress adjacent structures, including the OCULOMOTOR NERVE. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p841)
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
Aortic Rupture
Aneurysm, Infected
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
Aorta, Abdominal
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Aortography
Aneurysm, Dissecting
Aneurysm caused by a tear in the TUNICA INTIMA of a blood vessel leading to interstitial HEMORRHAGE, and splitting (dissecting) of the vessel wall, often involving the AORTA. Dissection between the intima and media causes luminal occlusion. Dissection at the media, or between the media and the outer adventitia causes aneurismal dilation.
Iliac Aneurysm
Heart Aneurysm
A localized bulging or dilatation in the muscle wall of a heart (MYOCARDIUM), usually in the LEFT VENTRICLE. Blood-filled aneurysms are dangerous because they may burst. Fibrous aneurysms interfere with the heart function through the loss of contractility. True aneurysm is bound by the vessel wall or cardiac wall. False aneurysms are HEMATOMA caused by myocardial rupture.
Endovascular Procedures
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Embolization, Therapeutic
A method of hemostasis utilizing various agents such as Gelfoam, silastic, metal, glass, or plastic pellets, autologous clot, fat, and muscle as emboli. It has been used in the treatment of spinal cord and INTRACRANIAL ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS, renal arteriovenous fistulas, gastrointestinal bleeding, epistaxis, hypersplenism, certain highly vascular tumors, traumatic rupture of blood vessels, and control of operative hemorrhage.
Stents
Coronary Aneurysm
Treatment Outcome
Aneurysm, False
Not an aneurysm but a well-defined collection of blood and CONNECTIVE TISSUE outside the wall of a blood vessel or the heart. It is the containment of a ruptured blood vessel or heart, such as sealing a rupture of the left ventricle. False aneurysm is formed by organized THROMBUS and HEMATOMA in surrounding tissue.
Postoperative Complications
Endoleak
Cerebral Angiography
Surgical Procedures, Elective
Surgery which could be postponed or not done at all without danger to the patient. Elective surgery includes procedures to correct non-life-threatening medical problems as well as to alleviate conditions causing psychological stress or other potential risk to patients, e.g., cosmetic or contraceptive surgery.
Iliac Artery
Angiography, Digital Subtraction
A method of delineating blood vessels by subtracting a tissue background image from an image of tissue plus intravascular contrast material that attenuates the X-ray photons. The background image is determined from a digitized image taken a few moments before injection of the contrast material. The resulting angiogram is a high-contrast image of the vessel. This subtraction technique allows extraction of a high-intensity signal from the superimposed background information. The image is thus the result of the differential absorption of X-rays by different tissues.
Polyethylene Terephthalates
Angioplasty
Reconstruction or repair of a blood vessel, which includes the widening of a pathological narrowing of an artery or vein by the removal of atheromatous plaque material and/or the endothelial lining as well, or by dilatation (BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY) to compress an ATHEROMA. Except for ENDARTERECTOMY, usually these procedures are performed via catheterization as minimally invasive ENDOVASCULAR PROCEDURES.
Retrospective Studies
Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.
Follow-Up Studies
Reoperation
Marfan Syndrome
An autosomal dominant disorder of CONNECTIVE TISSUE with abnormal features in the heart, the eye, and the skeleton. Cardiovascular manifestations include MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE, dilation of the AORTA, and aortic dissection. Other features include lens displacement (ectopia lentis), disproportioned long limbs and enlarged DURA MATER (dural ectasia). Marfan syndrome is associated with mutations in the gene encoding fibrillin, a major element of extracellular microfibrils of connective tissue.
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Bleeding into the intracranial or spinal SUBARACHNOID SPACE, most resulting from INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSM rupture. It can occur after traumatic injuries (SUBARACHNOID HEMORRHAGE, TRAUMATIC). Clinical features include HEADACHE; NAUSEA; VOMITING, nuchal rigidity, variable neurological deficits and reduced mental status.
Dilatation, Pathologic
Pancreatic Elastase
Prosthesis Failure
Surgical Instruments
Risk Assessment
Aneurysm, Ruptured
Aorta, Thoracic
Vascular Fistula
Risk Factors
Foreign-Body Migration
Mesenteric Artery, Inferior
The artery supplying nearly all the left half of the transverse colon, the whole of the descending colon, the sigmoid colon, and the greater part of the rectum. It is smaller than the superior mesenteric artery (MESENTERIC ARTERY, SUPERIOR) and arises from the aorta above its bifurcation into the common iliac arteries.
Anastomosis, Surgical
Paraplegia
Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.
Spinal Cord Ischemia
Reduced blood flow to the spinal cord which is supplied by the anterior spinal artery and the paired posterior spinal arteries. This condition may be associated with ARTERIOSCLEROSIS, trauma, emboli, diseases of the aorta, and other disorders. Prolonged ischemia may lead to INFARCTION of spinal cord tissue.
Esophageal Fistula
Celiac Artery
Patient Selection
Mesenteric Artery, Superior
A large vessel supplying the whole length of the small intestine except the superior part of the duodenum. It also supplies the cecum and the ascending part of the colon and about half the transverse part of the colon. It arises from the anterior surface of the aorta below the celiac artery at the level of the first lumbar vertebra.
Prospective Studies
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
The process of generating three-dimensional images by electronic, photographic, or other methods. For example, three-dimensional images can be generated by assembling multiple tomographic images with the aid of a computer, while photographic 3-D images (HOLOGRAPHY) can be made by exposing film to the interference pattern created when two laser light sources shine on an object.
Radiography, Interventional
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are invasive or surgical in nature, and require the expertise of a specially trained radiologist. In general, they are more invasive than diagnostic imaging but less invasive than major surgery. They often involve catheterization, fluoroscopy, or computed tomography. Some examples include percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, percutaneous transthoracic biopsy, balloon angioplasty, and arterial embolization.
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9
Hospital Mortality
Paraparesis
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Homopolymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Nonflammable, tough, inert plastic tubing or sheeting; used to line vessels, insulate, protect or lubricate apparatus; also as filter, coating for surgical implants or as prosthetic material. Synonyms: Fluoroflex; Fluoroplast; Ftoroplast; Halon; Polyfene; PTFE; Tetron.
Models, Cardiovascular
Buttocks
Intraoperative Complications
Tomography, Spiral Computed
Computed tomography where there is continuous X-ray exposure to the patient while being transported in a spiral or helical pattern through the beam of irradiation. This provides improved three-dimensional contrast and spatial resolution compared to conventional computed tomography, where data is obtained and computed from individual sequential exposures.
Intestinal Fistula
An abnormal anatomical passage between the INTESTINE, and another segment of the intestine or other organs. External intestinal fistula is connected to the SKIN (enterocutaneous fistula). Internal intestinal fistula can be connected to a number of organs, such as STOMACH (gastrocolic fistula), the BILIARY TRACT (cholecystoduodenal fistula), or the URINARY BLADDER of the URINARY TRACT (colovesical fistula). Risk factors include inflammatory processes, cancer, radiation treatment, and surgical misadventures (MEDICAL ERRORS).
Elastic Tissue
Survival Rate
Carotid Artery Diseases
Anterior Cerebral Artery
Carotid Artery, Internal
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
Databases as Topic
Arteriovenous Fistula
An abnormal direct communication between an artery and a vein without passing through the CAPILLARIES. An A-V fistula usually leads to the formation of a dilated sac-like connection, arteriovenous aneurysm. The locations and size of the shunts determine the degree of effects on the cardiovascular functions such as BLOOD PRESSURE and HEART RATE.
Chi-Square Distribution
A distribution in which a variable is distributed like the sum of the squares of any given independent random variable, each of which has a normal distribution with mean of zero and variance of one. The chi-square test is a statistical test based on comparison of a test statistic to a chi-square distribution. The oldest of these tests are used to detect whether two or more population distributions differ from one another.
Incidental Findings
Unanticipated information discovered in the course of testing or medical care. Used in discussions of information that may have social or psychological consequences, such as when it is learned that a child's biological father is someone other than the putative father, or that a person tested for one disease or disorder has, or is at risk for, something else.
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Suture Techniques
Predictive Value of Tests
In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Feasibility Studies
Calcium Chloride
Platinum
Platinum. A heavy, soft, whitish metal, resembling tin, atomic number 78, atomic weight 195.09, symbol Pt. (From Dorland, 28th ed) It is used in manufacturing equipment for laboratory and industrial use. It occurs as a black powder (platinum black) and as a spongy substance (spongy platinum) and may have been known in Pliny's time as "alutiae".
Fatal Outcome
Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
An autosomal dominant aneurysm with multisystem abnormalities caused by increased TGF-BETA signaling due to mutations in type I or II of TGF-BETA RECEPTOR. Additional craniofacial features include CLEFT PALATE; CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS; HYPERTELORISM; or bifid uvula. Phenotypes closely resemble MARFAN SYNDROME; Marfanoid craniosynostosis syndrome (Shprintzen-Goldberg syndrome); and EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME.
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
A slowly progressive condition of unknown etiology, characterized by deposition of fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneal space compressing the ureters, great vessels, bile duct, and other structures. When associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm, it may be called chronic periaortitis or inflammatory perianeurysmal fibrosis.
Retreatment
The therapy of the same disease in a patient, with the same agent or procedure repeated after initial treatment, or with an additional or alternate measure or follow-up. It does not include therapy which requires more than one administration of a therapeutic agent or regimen. Retreatment is often used with reference to a different modality when the original one was inadequate, harmful, or unsuccessful.
Disease Models, Animal
Emergency Treatment
Subclavian Artery
Splenic Artery
Duodenal Diseases
Emergencies
Disease Progression
Preoperative Care
Care given during the period prior to undergoing surgery when psychological and physical preparations are made according to the special needs of the individual patient. This period spans the time between admission to the hospital to the time the surgery begins. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
Severity of Illness Index
Axillary Artery
Vascular Grafting
Viscera
Vertebral Artery
Logistic Models
Statistical models which describe the relationship between a qualitative dependent variable (that is, one which can take only certain discrete values, such as the presence or absence of a disease) and an independent variable. A common application is in epidemiology for estimating an individual's risk (probability of a disease) as a function of a given risk factor.
Ischemia
Kaplan-Meier Estimate
A nonparametric method of compiling LIFE TABLES or survival tables. It combines calculated probabilities of survival and estimates to allow for observations occurring beyond a measurement threshold, which are assumed to occur randomly. Time intervals are defined as ending each time an event occurs and are therefore unequal. (From Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 1995)
Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Finite Element Analysis
Retroperitoneal Space
Matrix Metalloproteinases
Fistula
Mass Screening
Incidence
Catheterization
Angiotensin II
An octapeptide that is a potent but labile vasoconstrictor. It is produced from angiotensin I after the removal of two amino acids at the C-terminal by ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME. The amino acid in position 5 varies in different species. To block VASOCONSTRICTION and HYPERTENSION effect of angiotensin II, patients are often treated with ACE INHIBITORS or with ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKERS.
Stress, Mechanical
Posterior Cerebral Artery
Survival Analysis
A class of statistical procedures for estimating the survival function (function of time, starting with a population 100% well at a given time and providing the percentage of the population still well at later times). The survival analysis is then used for making inferences about the effects of treatments, prognostic factors, exposures, and other covariates on the function.
Aortic Coarctation
Popliteal Artery
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
Catheterization, Peripheral
Syphilis, Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular manifestations of SYPHILIS, an infection of TREPONEMA PALLIDUM. In the late stage of syphilis, sometimes 20-30 years after the initial infection, damages are often seen in the blood vessels including the AORTA and the AORTIC VALVE. Clinical signs include syphilitic aortitis, aortic insufficiency, or aortic ANEURYSM.
Age Factors
Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time.
Intraoperative Care
Renal Insufficiency
Conditions in which the KIDNEYS perform below the normal level in the ability to remove wastes, concentrate URINE, and maintain ELECTROLYTE BALANCE; BLOOD PRESSURE; and CALCIUM metabolism. Renal insufficiency can be classified by the degree of kidney damage (as measured by the level of PROTEINURIA) and reduction in GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE.
Basilar Artery
Arteriosclerosis
Behcet Syndrome
Rare chronic inflammatory disease involving the small blood vessels. It is of unknown etiology and characterized by mucocutaneous ulceration in the mouth and genital region and uveitis with hypopyon. The neuro-ocular form may cause blindness and death. SYNOVITIS; THROMBOPHLEBITIS; gastrointestinal ulcerations; RETINAL VASCULITIS; and OPTIC ATROPHY may occur as well.
Odds Ratio
The ratio of two odds. The exposure-odds ratio for case control data is the ratio of the odds in favor of exposure among cases to the odds in favor of exposure among noncases. The disease-odds ratio for a cohort or cross section is the ratio of the odds in favor of disease among the exposed to the odds in favor of disease among the unexposed. The prevalence-odds ratio refers to an odds ratio derived cross-sectionally from studies of prevalent cases.
Apolipoproteins E
A class of protein components which can be found in several lipoproteins including HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS; VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS; and CHYLOMICRONS. Synthesized in most organs, Apo E is important in the global transport of lipids and cholesterol throughout the body. Apo E is also a ligand for LDL receptors (RECEPTORS, LDL) that mediates the binding, internalization, and catabolism of lipoprotein particles in cells. There are several allelic isoforms (such as E2, E3, and E4). Deficiency or defects in Apo E are causes of HYPERLIPOPROTEINEMIA TYPE III.
Circle of Willis
A polygonal anastomosis at the base of the brain formed by the internal carotid (CAROTID ARTERY, INTERNAL), proximal parts of the anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries (ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY; MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY; POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY), the anterior communicating artery and the posterior communicating arteries.
Coated Materials, Biocompatible
Heart Bypass, Left
Case-Control Studies
Studies which start with the identification of persons with a disease of interest and a control (comparison, referent) group without the disease. The relationship of an attribute to the disease is examined by comparing diseased and non-diseased persons with regard to the frequency or levels of the attribute in each group.
Tuberculosis, Cardiovascular
Alloys
Sensitivity and Specificity
Hospital Costs
The expenses incurred by a hospital in providing care. The hospital costs attributed to a particular patient care episode include the direct costs plus an appropriate proportion of the overhead for administration, personnel, building maintenance, equipment, etc. Hospital costs are one of the factors which determine HOSPITAL CHARGES (the price the hospital sets for its services).
Statistics, Nonparametric
A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)
Brachiocephalic Trunk
Cerebral Revascularization
Microsurgical revascularization to improve intracranial circulation. It usually involves joining the extracranial circulation to the intracranial circulation but may include extracranial revascularization (e.g., subclavian-vertebral artery bypass, subclavian-external carotid artery bypass). It is performed by joining two arteries (direct anastomosis or use of graft) or by free autologous transplantation of highly vascularized tissue to the surface of the brain.
Matrix Metalloproteinase 12
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome
An acute, febrile, mucocutaneous condition accompanied by swelling of cervical lymph nodes in infants and young children. The principal symptoms are fever, congestion of the ocular conjunctivae, reddening of the lips and oral cavity, protuberance of tongue papillae, and edema or erythema of the extremities.
Aortic Valve
Prosthesis-Related Infections
Comorbidity
The presence of co-existing or additional diseases with reference to an initial diagnosis or with reference to the index condition that is the subject of study. Comorbidity may affect the ability of affected individuals to function and also their survival; it may be used as a prognostic indicator for length of hospital stay, cost factors, and outcome or survival.
Cohort Studies
Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.
Reproducibility of Results
The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.
Aortic Valve Insufficiency
Colitis, Ischemic
Models, Anatomic
Endoscopy
Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument through a small incision in the skin i.e., percutaneous; or through a natural orifice and along natural body pathways such as the digestive tract; and/or through an incision in the wall of a tubular structure or organ, i.e. transluminal, to examine or perform surgery on the interior parts of the body.
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
A systemic inflammatory response to a variety of clinical insults, characterized by two or more of the following conditions: (1) fever >38 degrees C or HYPOTHERMIA 90 beat/minute; (3) tachypnea >24 breaths/minute; (4) LEUKOCYTOSIS >12,000 cells/cubic mm or 10% immature forms. While usually related to infection, SIRS can also be associated with noninfectious insults such as TRAUMA; BURNS; or PANCREATITIS. If infection is involved, a patient with SIRS is said to have SEPSIS.
Vertebral Artery Dissection
Splitting of the vessel wall in the VERTEBRAL ARTERY. Interstitial hemorrhage into the media of the vessel wall can lead to occlusion of the vertebral artery, aneurysm formation, or THROMBOEMBOLISM. Vertebral artery dissection is often associated with TRAUMA and injuries to the head-neck region but can occur spontaneously.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection
Registries
Sex Factors
Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from SEX CHARACTERISTICS, anatomical or physiological manifestations of sex, and from SEX DISTRIBUTION, the number of males and females in given circumstances.
Carotid Artery, Common
The two principal arteries supplying the structures of the head and neck. They ascend in the neck, one on each side, and at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage, each divides into two branches, the external (CAROTID ARTERY, EXTERNAL) and internal (CAROTID ARTERY, INTERNAL) carotid arteries.
Postoperative Hemorrhage
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Biological Markers
Measurable and quantifiable biological parameters (e.g., specific enzyme concentration, specific hormone concentration, specific gene phenotype distribution in a population, presence of biological substances) which serve as indices for health- and physiology-related assessments, such as disease risk, psychiatric disorders, environmental exposure and its effects, disease diagnosis, metabolic processes, substance abuse, pregnancy, cell line development, epidemiologic studies, etc.
Equipment Failure Analysis
Psoas Abscess
Myocytes, Smooth Muscle
Hematoma
Serum triglyceride: a possible risk factor for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. (1/3079)
BACKGROUND: We aimed to determine the relationship between ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and serum concentrations of lipids and apolipoproteins. METHODS: A cohort of 21 520 men, aged 35-64 years, was recruited from men attending the British United Provident Association (BUPA) clinic in London for a routine medical examination in 1975-1982. Smoking habits, weight, height and blood pressure were recorded at entry. Lipids and apolipoproteins were measured in stored serum samples from the 30 men who subsequently died of ruptured AAA and 150 matched controls. RESULTS: Triglyceride was strongly related to risk of ruptured AAA. In univariate analyses the risk in men on the 90th centile of the distribution relative to the risk in men on the 10th (RO10-90) was 12 (95% confidence interval [CI] : 3.8-37) for triglyceride, 5.5 (95% CI: 1.8-17) for apolipoprotein B (apoB) (the protein component of low density lipoprotein [LDL]), 0.15 (95% CI : 0.04-0.56) for apo A1 (the protein component of high density lipoprotein [HDL]), 3.7 (95% CI: 1.4-9.4) for body mass index and 3.0 (95% CI: 1.1-8.5) for systolic blood pressure. Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) was not a significant risk factor (RO10-90 = 1.6, 95% CI: 0.6-3.0). In multivariate analysis triglyceride retained its strong association. CONCLUSION: Triglyceride appears to be a strong risk factor for ruptured AAA, although further studies are required to clarify this. If this and other associations are cause and effect, then changing the distribution of risk factors in the population (by many people stopping smoking and adopting a lower saturated fat diet and by lowering blood pressure) could achieve an important reduction in mortality from ruptured AAA. (+info)Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: selecting patients for surgery. (2/3079)
OBJECTIVES: Mortality from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) remains high. Despite this, withholding surgery on poor-prognosis patients with RAAA may create a difficult dilemma for the surgeon. Hardman et al. identified five independent, preoperative risk factors associated with mortality and proposed a model for preoperative patient selection. The aim of this study was to test the validity of the same model in an independent series of RAAA patients. METHODS: A consecutive series of patients undergoing surgery for RAAA was analysed retrospectively by case-note review. Thirty-day operative mortality and the presence of the five risk factors: age (> 76 years), creatinine (Cr) (> 190 mumol/l), haemoglobin (Hb) (< 9 g/dl), loss of consciousness and electrocardiographic (ECG) evidence of ischaemia were recorded for each patient. RESULTS: Complete data sets existed for 69 patients (mean age: 73 years, range: 38-86 years, male to female ratio: 6:1). Operative mortality was 43%. The cumulative effect of 0, 1 and 2 risk factors on mortality was 18%, 28% and 48%, respectively. All patients with three or more risk factors died (eight patients). CONCLUSIONS: These results lend support to the validity of the model. The potential to avoid surgery in patients with little or no chance of survival would spare unnecessary suffering, reduce operative mortality and enhance use of scarce resources. (+info)Incisional hernias in patients with aortic aneurysmal disease: the importance of suture technique. (3/3079)
OBJECTIVE: To study the rate of incisional hernia at 12 months in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair compared with others undergoing other surgery through midline incisions. METHODS: A prospective study of 1023 patients, 85 of these with aneurysmal disease. Wounds were continuously closed and the suture technique was monitored by the suture length to wound length ratio. RESULTS: Wound incisions were longer and operations lasted longer in aneurysm patients than in others. Incisional hernia was less common if closure was with a suture length to wound length ratio of at least four. Wounds were closed with a ratio of four or more in 39% (33 of 85) of aneurysm patients and in 59% (546 of 923) of others (p < 0.01). In aneurysm patients no wound dehiscence was recorded, the rate of wound infection was low and incisional hernia occurred in the same amount as in others. CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that the rate of incisional hernia is similar in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysmal disease and others. Wounds are closed with a less meticulous suture technique in aneurysm patients. (+info)Is there a relationship between abdominal aortic aneurysms and alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (PiZ)? (4/3079)
OBJECTIVE: To determine if the frequency of alpha 1AT deficiency (PiZ) is increased in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and, to investigate whether aneurysmal stiffness and other clinical characteristics differ in AAA patients with and without alpha 1AT deficiency. METHODS: We identified alpha 1AT-deficient individuals by a monoclonal-antibody ELISA technique, in 102 consecutive patients with AAA. Positive ELISA samples were further phenotyped by isoelectric focusing to differentiate between the heterozygosity (PiZ) and homozygosity (PiZZ) state. Aneurysmal diameter and stiffness was measured using echotracking sonography and blood pressure measurements. RESULTS: The frequency of heterozygous alpha 1AT deficiency (PiZ) in patients with AAA was similar to that in the general population (6.8% and 4.7%, respectively, p > 0.3). The frequency of popliteal and femoral aneurysm was similar in male PiZ-carriers and non-carriers with AAA, as were age at diagnosis of AAA, aneurysmal diameter, aneurysmal stiffness, and presence of factors that may be associated with AAA (i.e. smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and family history of AAA). Occurrence of ischaemic heart disease was more frequent in male non-PiZ-carriers than in male PiZ-carriers with AAA (p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: The frequency of alpha 1AT deficiency (PiZ) was not increased in our series of patients with AAA and patients in whom the two disorders coexisted did not appear to have different clinical characteristics except for the lower occurrence of ischaemic heart disease among the PiZ-carriers. (+info)Repair of ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm is worthwhile in selected cases. (5/3079)
INTRODUCTION: The risks and benefits of operating on patients with ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) have not been defined. The aim of the present study is to report this unit's experience with operations performed for ruptured TAAA over a 10-year period. METHODS: Interrogation of a prospectively gathered computerised database. PATIENTS: Between 1 January 1983 and 30 June 1996, 188 consecutive patients with TAAA were operated on, of whom 23 (12%) were operated for rupture. RESULTS: There were nine survivors (40%). Patients whose preoperative systolic blood pressure remained above 100 mmHg were significantly more likely to survive (4/8 vs. 13/15, p = 0.03 by Fisher's exact test). Survival was also related to Crawford type: type I (two of three survived); II (none of six); III (two of six); and IV (five of eight). All non-type II, non-shocked patients survived operation. Survivors spent a median of 28 (range 10-66) postoperative days in hospital, of which a median of 6 (range 2-24) days were spent in the intensive care unit. Survivor morbidity comprised prolonged ventilation (> 5 days) (n = 3); tracheostomy (n = 1); and temporary haemofiltration (n = 2). No survivor developed paraplegia or required permanent dialysis. CONCLUSIONS: Patients in shock with a Crawford type II aneurysm have such a poor prognosis that intervention has to be questioned except in the most favourable of circumstances. However, patients with types I, III and IV who are not shocked on presentation can be salvaged and, where possible, should be transferred to a unit where appropriate expertise and facilities are available. (+info)The value of late computed tomographic scanning in identification of vascular abnormalities after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. (6/3079)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of late arterial abnormalities after aortic aneurysm repair and thus to suggest a routine for postoperative radiologic follow-up examination and to establish reference criteria for endovascular repair. METHODS: Computed tomographic (CT) scan follow-up examination was obtained at 8 to 9 years after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair on a cohort of patients enrolled in the Canadian Aneurysm Study. The original registry consisted of 680 patients who underwent repair of nonruptured AAA. When the request for CT scan follow-up examination was sent in 1994, 251 patients were alive and potentially available for CT scan follow-up examination and 94 patients agreed to undergo abdominal and thoracic CT scanning procedures. Each scan was interpreted independently by two vascular radiologists. RESULTS: For analysis, the aorta was divided into five defined segments and an aneurysm was defined as a more than 50% enlargement from the expected normal value as defined in the reporting standards for aneurysms. With this strict definition, 64.9% of patients had aneurysmal dilatation and the abnormality was considered as a possible indication for surgical repair in 13.8%. Of the 39 patients who underwent initial repair with a tube graft, 12 (30.8%) were found to have an iliac aneurysm and six of these aneurysms (15.4%) were of possible surgical significance. Graft dilatation was observed from the time of operation (median graft size of 18 mm) to a median size of 22 mm as measured by means of CT scanning at follow-up examination. Fluid or thrombus was seen around the graft in 28% of the cases, and bowel was believed to be intimately associated with the graft in 7%. CONCLUSION: Late follow-up CT scans after AAA repair often show vascular abnormalities. Most of these abnormalities are not clinically significant, but, in 13.8% of patients, the thoracic or abdominal aortic segment was aneurysmal and, in 15.4% of patients who underwent tube graft placement, one of the iliac arteries was significantly abnormal to warrant consideration for surgical repair. On the basis of these findings, a routine CT follow-up examination after 5 years is recommended. This study provides a population-based study for comparison with the results of endovascular repair. (+info)Suppression of experimental abdominal aortic aneurysms by systemic treatment with a hydroxamate-based matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor (RS 132908). (7/3079)
BACKGROUND: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are associated with chronic inflammation, disruption of medial elastin, and increased local production of elastolytic matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The purpose of this study was to investigate how treatment with a hydroxamate-based MMP antagonist (RS 132908) might affect the development of experimental AAAs. METHODS: Male Wistar rats underwent intraluminal perfusion of the abdominal aorta with 50 units of porcine pancreatic elastase followed by treatment for 14 days with RS 132908 (100 mg/kg/day subcutaneously; n = 8) or with vehicle alone (n = 6). The external aortic diameter (AD) was measured in millimeters before elastase perfusion and at death, with AAA defined as an increase in AD (DeltaAD) of at least 100%. Aortic wall elastin and collagen concentrations were measured with assays for desmosine and hydroxyproline, and fixed aortic tissues were examined by light microscopy. RESULTS: AAAs developed in all vehicle-treated rats, with a mean AD (+/- SE) that increased from 1.60 +/- 0.03 mm before perfusion to 5.98 +/- 1.02 mm on day 14 (DeltaAD = 276.4 +/- 67.7%). AAAs developed in only five of eight animals (62.5%) after MMP inhibition, with a mean AD that increased from 1.56 +/- 0.05 mm to 3.59 +/- 0.34 mm (DeltaAD = 128.1 +/- 18.7%; P <.05, vs vehicle). The overall inhibition of aortic dilatation attributable to RS 132908 was 53.6 +/- 6.8%. Aortic wall desmosine fell by 85.4% in the vehicle-treated rats (1210.6 +/- 87.8 pmol/sample to 176.7 +/- 33.4 pmol/sample; P <.05) but only by 65.6% in the animals treated with RS 312908 (416.2 +/- 120.5 pmol/sample). In contrast, hydroxyproline was not significantly affected by either elastase perfusion or drug treatment. Microscopic examination revealed the preservation of pericellular elastin and a greater degree of fibrocollagenous wall thickening after MMP inhibition, with no detectable difference in the extent of inflammation. CONCLUSIONS: Systemic MMP inhibition suppresses aneurysmal dilatation in the elastase-induced rodent model of AAA. Consistent with its direct inhibitory effect on various MMPs, RS 132908 promotes the preservation of aortic elastin and appears to enhance a profibrotic response within the aortic wall. Hydroxamate-based MMP antagonists may therefore be useful in the development of pharmacologic approaches to the suppression of AAAs. (+info)Infrarenal endoluminal bifurcated stent graft infected with Listeria monocytogenes. (8/3079)
Prosthetic graft infection as a result of Listeria monocytogenes is an extremely rare event that recently occurred in a 77-year-old man who underwent endoluminal stent grafting for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. The infected aortic endoluminal prosthesis was removed by means of en bloc resection of the aneurysm and contained endograft with in situ aortoiliac reconstruction. At the 10-month follow-up examination, the patient was well and had no signs of infection. (+info)
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Acronym
... "abdominal aortic aneurysm"; "anti-aircraft artillery"; "Asistencia, Asesoría y Administración" (Three-As) "Amateur Athletic ...
Paul Cosford
Abdominal aortic aneurysm". The Advanced Practice Nurse Cardiovascular Clinician. New York: Springer. p. 299. ISBN 978-0-8261- ... In 2006, the year before he co-authored his Cochrane review on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), he was appointed ... Tillman, Ken; Lee, O. Danny; Whitty, Kristin (March 2013). "Abdominal aortic aneurysm: an often asymptomatic and fatal men's ... Cosford, Paul A.; Leng, Gillian C.; Thomas, Justyn (18 April 2007). "Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm". The Cochrane ...
Gillian Leng
Cosford, Paul A.; Leng, Gillian C.; Thomas, Justyn (18 April 2007). "Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm". The Cochrane ...
Watchful waiting
Katz DA, Littenberg B, Cronenwett JL (November 1992). "Management of small abdominal aortic aneurysms. Early surgery vs ... for example abdominal pain) to either improve naturally or become worse. Other examples include: the diagnosis and treatment of ... "Management of asymptomatic aortic stenosis: masterly inactivity but cat-like observation". Heart. 78 (3): 215-7. doi:10.1136/ ...
High-attenuation crescent sign
Iranpour, Pooya; Haseli, Sara (31 May 2018). "Crescent sign in abdominal aortic aneurysm". Case Reports. 2018: bcr. doi:10.1136 ... Iranpour, Pooya; Haseli, Sara (4 June 2018). "Crescent sign in abdominal aortic aneurysm". BMJ Case Reports. 2018: ... "High-attenuation crescent sign on computed tomography in acute abdominal aortic aneurysm". The American Journal of Emergency ... The blood that dissects through mural thrombosis or wall of the aneurysm causes weakening of the wall. This is of relatively ...
Antyllus
Fortner G, Johansen K (January 1984). "Abdominal aortic aneurysms". West. J. Med. 140 (1): 50-9. PMC 1011036. PMID 6702193. ... He is most notable for his method of treatment of aneurysms. He described the types of aneurysms, and created a taxonomy ... His operation for aneurysm remained the standard procedure until the 19th century. Antyllus is also said to have developed a ...
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
"Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Retroperitoneal Fibrosis". Circulation. 130 (15): 1300-1302. doi:10.1161/ ... Poredos, Pavel (2008). "Inflammatory aortic aneurysm". e-Journal of the European Society for Cardiology Practice. 7 (10). ... ANCA-associated vasculitis autoimmune pancreatitis sarcoidosis primary biliary cirrhosis inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm ...
AAA1
Aortic aneurysm, familial abdominal 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AAA1 gene. "Human PubMed Reference:". ... "Entrez Gene: Aortic aneurysm, familial abdominal 1". Retrieved 2018-01-18. v t e (Articles with short description, Short ...
Kenneth Ouriel
In 2001, he treated former presidential candidate Bob Dole who, at age 77, had an abdominal aortic aneurysm; Ouriel led a team ... He treated former presidential candidate Bob Dole for an abdominal aortic aneurysm in 2001. In the middle 2000s, Ouriel went to ... The diameter of an abdominal aortic aneurysm ... Kenneth Ouriel, MD, et al., Journal of Vascular Surgery, Volume 37, Issue 6, ... Disparate outcome after endovascular treatment of small versus large abdominal aortic aneurysm, Accessed August 27, 2013, quote ...
List of last words (20th century)
Cohen, J.R.; Graver, L.M. (November 1995). "The ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm of Albert Einstein". Surgery, Gynecology & ... pointing at his neck seconds before he unexpectedly died from aneurysm "Human life is limited; but I would like to live forever ...
Albert Einstein
Cohen, J. R.; Graver, L. M. (November 1995). "The ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm of Albert Einstein". Surgery, Gynecology ... Deaths from abdominal aortic aneurysm, Einstein family, ETH Zurich alumni, ETH Zurich faculty, European democratic socialists, ... Einstein experienced internal bleeding caused by the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which had previously been ...
IgG4-related disease
Qi Qian; Kianoush B. Kashani; Dylan V. Miller (10 September 2009). "Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm related to IgG4 ... Satomi Kasashima; Yoh Zen (26 January 2011). "IgG4-related Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Spectrum of IgG4-related ... "Carotid aneurism with acute dissection: an unusual case of IgG4-related diseases". Cardiovascular Pathology. 25 (1): 59-62. doi ... "Chronic Fibrosing Conditions in Abdominal Imaging". RadioGraphics. 33 (4): 1053-1080. doi:10.1148/rg.334125081. PMID 23842972. ...
Deaths in August 2008
Simon Gray, 71, British playwright, abdominal aortic aneurysm. Ralph Klein, 77, Israeli basketball player and coach, intestinal ... Henry B. R. Brown, 82, American investment banker, aneurysm. John S. Bull, 73, American NASA astronaut. Sir Bill Cotton, 80, ... Michel-Gaspard Coppenrath, 84, Tahitian archbishop of Papeete (1973-1999), ruptured aneurysm. Ronnie Drew, 73, Irish singer, ...
Kit Carson
Adiós, compadres." The cause of his death was abdominal aortic aneurysm. His resting place is Taos, New Mexico. In 1950, ... Deaths from abdominal aortic aneurysm, American fur traders, People of the American Old West, People of the Conquest of ... He died at Fort Lyon of an aortic aneurysm on May 23, 1868. He is buried in Taos, New Mexico next to his third wife, Josefa. ...
Deaths in May 2001
Tex McKenzie, 70, American professional wrestler, abdominal aortic aneurysm. Nancy Stevenson, 72, American politician. Rosemary ...
Cleveland Amory
Amory died in 1998 of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was cremated and his ashes were spread across Black Beauty Ranch by his ... Deaths from abdominal aortic aneurysm, The Harvard Crimson people, Milton Academy alumni). ...
Surgical Outcomes Analysis and Research
"Relative importance of aneurysm diameter and body size for predicting abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture in men and women." ... 2011). "Resident and fellow experiences after the introduction of endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm". ... "Relative importance of aneurysm diameter and body size for predicting abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture in men and women". J ... "Gender differences in abdominal aortic aneurysm presentation, repair, and mortality in the Vascular Study Group of New England ...
Olamkicept
... of acute lung injury after severe acute pancreatitis and of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Furthermore, it was shown that ... "Interleukin-6 Receptor Signaling and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Growth Rates". Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine. 12 ( ...
Aortoenteric fistula
It is usually secondary to an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The third or fourth portion of the duodenum is the most common ...
Bcl-2 homologous antagonist killer
Recently, one study of the role of genetics in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) showed that different BAK1 variants can exist in ... Hatchwell E (January 2010). "BAK1 gene variation and abdominal aortic aneurysms-variants are likely due to sequencing of a ... "BAK1 gene variation and abdominal aortic aneurysms". Human Mutation. 30 (7): 1043-7. doi:10.1002/humu.21046. PMID 19514060. ... Michel Eduardo Beleza Yamagishi (2009). "A simpler explanation to BAK1 gene variation in Aortic and Blood tissues". arXiv: ...
Alfred D. Herger
Reports says his death was caused by an Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Herger was honored by the Fundación Nacional para la Cultura ...
Health effects of tobacco
New research has found that women who smoke are at significantly increased risk of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a ... "Abdominal aortic aneurysm events in the women's health initiative: cohort study". BMJ. 337: a1724. doi:10.1136/bmj.a1724. PMC ... condition in which a weak area of the abdominal aorta expands or bulges, and is the most common form of aortic aneurysm. ...
Jarosław Kukulski
Kukulski had been suffering from abdominal aortic aneurysm for ten years. In May 2010, he underwent a stent graft surgery at a ...
2014 in Japan
Masakane Yonekura, 80, actor and stage director, abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. September 4 - Ichirō Satsuki, 95, rōkyoku ...
Occipital horn syndrome
Quiroga E, Heneghan R (June 2015). "Abdominal aortic aneurysm in a patient with occipital horn syndrome 2". Journal of Vascular ... Causes of death include respiratory failure, aortic aneurysm, and intracranial hemorrhage. The NIH and Cyprium Therapeutics are ...
Microbubble
"Dual-Targeted Theranostic Delivery of miRs Arrests Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Development". Molecular Therapy. 26 (4): 1056-1065 ...
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound
"Dual-Targeted Theranostic Delivery of miRs Arrests Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Development". Molecular Therapy. 25 (4): 1056-1065 ...
Framingham Risk Score
Aortic disease: Aortic atherosclerosis, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. An individual's risk for ... Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) Diabetes mellitus Chronic kidney disease The Framingham/ATP III criteria were used to estimate ...
Emergency ultrasound
If that same hypotensive person has back pain instead of a fever, the clinician may see an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is ... Flank pain can indicate obstructing kidney stones or abdominal aortic aneurysm. If obstructing kidney stones are suspected, the ... Emergency department ultrasound scanning for abdominal aortic aneurysm: Accessible, accurate, and advantageous. Ann Emerg Med. ... Abdominal complaints: Abdominal pain is also a common complaint in the primary care and emergency department setting. ...
Granzyme
February 2010). "Perforin-independent extracellular granzyme B activity contributes to abdominal aortic aneurysm". The American ... Extracellular granzyme B has been implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, aneurysm, vascular leakage, chronic wound ...
Syncope (medicine)
A bedside ultrasound may be performed to rule out abdominal aortic aneurysm in people with concerning history or presentation.[ ... acute aortic dissection, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary embolism, aortic stenosis, and pulmonary hypertension.[9] ... Aortic stenosis presents with repeated episodes of syncope.[9] Rarely, cardiac tumors such as atrial myxomas can also lead to ... Aortic stenosis and mitral stenosis are the most common examples. Major valves of the heart become stiffened and reduce the ...
Peripheral artery disease
... there is no data on screening individuals with asymptomatic PAD for abdominal aortic aneurysms.[18] In people with symptomatic ... strokes and abdominal aortic aneurysms. High blood pressure increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common ... Aneurysm / dissection /. pseudoaneurysm. *torso: Aortic aneurysm *Abdominal aortic aneurysm. *Thoracic aortic aneurysm ... While PAD is a risk factor for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), ... and abdominal aortic PAD was compiled in 2013, combining the ...
Albert Einstein - Vükiped
abdominal aortic aneurysm[*] Lifatopam: Einsteinhaus Caputh[*], Einsteinhaus[*], München, Princeton, Smíchov[*] Cal(s): ...
List of ICD-9 codes 390-459: diseases of the circulatory system
... ruptured 441.4 Abdominal aortic Aneurysm, w/o rupture 441.9 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, unspecified 442 Other aneurysm 443 Other ... ulceration 441 Aortic aneurysm and dissection 441.0 Aortic Dissection 441.3 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, ... 395 Diseases of aortic valve 395.0 Rheumatic aortic stenosis 395.1 Rheumatic aortic insufficiency 395.2 Rheumatic aortic ... forms of chronic ischemic heart disease 414.0 Coronary atherosclerosis 414.1 Aneurysm and dissection of heart 414.10 Aneurysm ...
Healthgrades
... for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass, aortic valve repair and mitral valve repair. Risk-adjusted ... for coronary artery bypass and aortic valve repair. A similar study published in Archives of Surgery in 2011 evaluated ...
Activated protein C-protein C inhibitor
... and platelet activation in patients undergoing open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm". J Vasc Surg. 54 (3 ...
Denny Doherty
The cause was not immediately known, but he had suffered from kidney failure following surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm ...
Appendicitis
Elderly: diverticulitis, intestinal obstruction, colonic carcinoma, mesenteric ischemia, leaking aortic aneurysm. The term " ... "Plain abdominal radiography as a routine procedure for acute abdominal pain of the right lower quadrant: prospective evaluation ... The abdominal wall becomes very sensitive to gentle pressure (palpation). There is pain in the sudden release of deep tension ... In general, plain abdominal radiography (PAR) is not useful in making the diagnosis of appendicitis and should not be routinely ...
Abdominal guarding
Abdominal aortic aneurysm Appendicitis Blunt force trauma to the abdomen Bowel obstruction Diverticulitis Dyspepsia Ectopic ... Abdominal guarding is the tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of ... The tensing is detected when the abdominal wall is pressed. Abdominal guarding is also known as 'défense musculaire'. Guarding ... Organ contusion Organ laceration Aneurysm Diverticulitis Appendicitis Pelvic, abdominal and/or transvaginal ultrasound ...
Autotransfusionist
... s are involved in many types of surgical procedures, including:[citation needed] Abdominal aortic aneurysm ... transplants Hip replacement Knee replacement Hysterectomy Myomectomy Endovascular aneurysm repair Thoracic aortic aneurysm ENT ...
Thomas J. Fogarty
One of his most successful products is the Stent-Graft, which dealt with the difficult problem of abdominal aortic aneurysms (a ...
Health fair
... abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound, hardening of the arteries test, and peripheral arterial disease test. HealthFair charges ...
Computed tomography angiography
Another positive of CTA in abdominal aortic aneurysm assessment is that it allows for better estimation of blood vessel ... CTA can be used in the chest and abdomen to identify aneurysms in the aorta or other major blood vessels. These areas of ... CTA is the test of choice when assessing aneurysm before and after endovascular stenting due to the ability to detect calcium ... It can also be used to identify small aneurysms or arteriovenous malformation inside the brain that can be life-threatening. ...
Clinical trial
... for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm, which compared the older open aortic repair technique to the newer endovascular ... "Outcomes following endovascular vs open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a randomized trial". JAMA. 302 (14): 1535-42. doi: ... aneurysm repair device. An example of the latter are clinical trials on mechanical devices used in the management of adult ...
Claudio J. Schonholz
... and the First Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Stent Graft in the United States". Annals of Vascular Surgery. 19 (5). doi:10.1007/ ... forces in 1990 and became the first team of physicians to use stent graft to treat a human with abdominal aortic aneurysm. The ... his project on stent graft which he plans to use on patients who are in higher risk of developing abdominal aortic aneurysms. ... the first in the United States to perform minimally invasive aortic aneurysm surgery (stent graft procedure) together with Drs ...
MicroRNA
"Loss of Timp3 gene leads to abdominal aortic aneurysm formation in response to angiotensin II". The Journal of Biological ... miR-712 is also upregulated in endothelial cells exposed to naturally occurring d-flow in the greater curvature of the aortic ... progressive mesangial loss and glomerular aneurysms. High throughput whole transcriptome profiling of the FoxD1-Dicer knockout ...
Abdominal mass
... an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or various tumours, such as those caused by abdominal carcinomatosis and omental metastasis. The ... Abdominal aortic aneurysm Bladder distention Cholecystitis (an inflammation of the gallbladder) Colon cancer Crohn's disease ... An abdominal mass is any localized enlargement or swelling in the human abdomen. Depending on its location, the abdominal mass ... First Principles of Gastroenterology: Abdominal Mass - This chapter discusses the basic approach to abdominal masses. (Articles ...
Deaths in May 2008
... abdominal aortic aneurysm. Donald MacLeod, 75, New Zealand cricketer. Harry Brautigam, 59, Nicaraguan president of the BCIE ...
Blood pool agent
... such as following stent-graft repair of an aortic aneurysm). This class of BPAs is based on the noncovalent binding of low ... parameter optimization for steady-state imaging of the thoracic and abdominal vasculature, Invest Radiol, 2011;46:678-85 Pfeil ...
List of skin conditions
... abdominal organs, or upper airway. Acquired C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency Acute urticaria Adrenergic urticaria Anaphylaxis ... Capillary aneurysms Carcinoid Cellular angiofibroma Cherry angioma (De Morgan spot, senile angioma) Chondrodermatitis nodularis ... aortic arch syndrome, pulseless disease) Temporal arteritis (cranial arteritis, Horton's disease) Thromboangiitis obliterans ( ... Centrifugal abdominal lipodystrophy (centrifugal lipodystrophy, lipodystrophia centrifugalis abdominalis infantalis) Chronic ...
Ortner's syndrome
... thoracic aortic aneurysms, an enlarged pulmonary artery and aberrant subclavian artery syndrome have been reported compressing ... A second Ortner's syndrome, Ortner's syndrome II, refers to abdominal angina. Due to its low frequency of occurrence, more ... Aortic dissection More commonly affects the right recurrent laryngeal nerve as the most common type of aortic dissection is ... "Ortner's Syndrome and Endoluminal Treatment of a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report". Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. ...
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
... such as intracranial aneurysms and dolichoectasias, aortic root dilatation and aneurysms, mitral valve prolapse, and abdominal ... In some cases, intracranial aneurysms can be an associated sign of ADPKD, and screening can be recommended for patients with a ... Some of the most common causes of death in patients with ADPKD are various infections (25%), a ruptured berry aneurysm (15%), ... Palliative treatment modalities involve symptomatic medications (nonopioid and opioid analgesics) for abdominal/retroperitoneal ...
Cardiac tamponade
Other causes include connective tissues diseases, hypothyroidism, aortic rupture, autoimmune disease, and complications of ... aneurysm, carditis, embolism, or rupture), or they are dealt with quickly and fully contained, then adequate survival is still ... include abdominal pain due to liver engorgement. Cardiac tamponade is caused by a large or uncontrolled pericardial effusion, i ... aortic dissection. Is pericardiocentesis harmful?". Circulation. 90 (5): 2375-2378. doi:10.1161/01.CIR.90.5.2375. PMID 7955196 ...
Syncope (medicine)
... acute aortic dissection, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary embolism, aortic stenosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Sick sinus ... It may occur as a result of a ruptured aneurysm or head trauma. Heat syncope occurs when heat exposure causes decreased blood ... These tend to occur in the adolescent age group and may be associated with fasting, exercise, abdominal straining, or ... Aortic stenosis and mitral stenosis are the most common examples. Major valves of the heart become stiffened and reduce the ...
Hypertension
... aortic aneurysms, diffuse atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, cancers, leukemia and pulmonary ... Renal artery stenosis (RAS) may be associated with a localized abdominal bruit to the left or right of the midline (unilateral ... and purple abdominal stretch marks. Hyperthyroidism frequently causes weight loss with increased appetite, fast heart rate, ...
Surgical stress
conventional abdominal aortic aneurysm repair". Scandinavian Journal of Surgery. 96 (3): 236-42. doi:10.1177/145749690709600309 ... open abdominal surgery in male pigs: marked differences in cortisol and catecholamine response depending on the size of ... Isoflurane/Fentanyl anesthesia for major abdominal surgery: Effects on hormones and hemodynamics". Medical Science Monitor. 14 ...
1,2,3,4,6-Pentagalloyl glucose
Nanoparticles for the Biomechanical Extracellular Matrix Stabilization of an In Vitro Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Model". ACS ... reduce arterial calcification and helps promote extracellular matrix preservation in animal models of abdominal aortic aneurysm ... "Animal Model Dependent Response to Pentagalloyl Glucose in Murine Abdominal Aortic Injury". Journal of Clinical Medicine. 10 (2 ...
Mir-26 microRNA precursor family
... miRNA-26a is found to be significantly upregulated during SMC differentiation and downregulated in abdominal aortic aneurysm ( ...
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus
... interventional radiological procedures such as endovascular aneurysm repair of abdominal aortic aneuryisms (AAA). The hospital ... Hospital Palm Springs Campus.List of hospitals in Florida The hospital offers endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms ...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Differential Diagnoses
Aneurysms are defined as a focal dilatation in an artery, with at least a 50% increase over the vessels normal diameter. ... Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are relatively common and are potentially life-threatening. ... encoded search term (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm What to Read Next on Medscape ... The management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm and incidence of rupture. J ...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when an area of the aorta becomes very large or balloons out. ... An abdominal aortic aneurysm is most often seen in males over age 60 who have one or more risk factors. The larger the aneurysm ... When an abdominal aortic aneurysm begins to tear or ruptures, it is a medical emergency. Only about 1 in 5 people survive a ... Abdominal aortic aneurysm. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Rosens Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical ...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Differential Diagnoses
Aneurysms are defined as a focal dilatation in an artery, with at least a 50% increase over the vessels normal diameter. ... Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are relatively common and are potentially life-threatening. ... encoded search term (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm What to Read Next on Medscape ... The management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm and incidence of rupture. J ...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is usually diagnosed by physical exam, abdominal ultrasound, or CT scan. Plain abdominal ... Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm ... "NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme" (PDF). "Aortascreening av nära släkting (Aortic screening of close relative ... ISBN 978-0-07-146633-2. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm at eMedicine Brown LC, Powell JT (September 1999). "Risk Factors for Aneurysm ...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Helicobacter cinaedi Infection of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Japan - Volume 20, Number 11-November 2014 - Emerging Infectious...
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- Blaivas M, Theodoro D. Frequency of incomplete abdominal aorta visualization by emergency department bedside ultrasound. (medscape.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when an area of the aorta becomes very large or balloons out. (medlineplus.gov)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than normal. (wikipedia.org)
- However, as the abdominal aorta expands and/or ruptures, the aneurysm may become painful and lead to pulsating sensations in the abdomen or pain in the chest, lower back, legs, or scrotum. (wikipedia.org)
- The complications include rupture, peripheral embolization, acute aortic occlusion, and aortocaval (between the aorta and inferior vena cava) or aortoduodenal (between the aorta and the duodenum) fistulae. (wikipedia.org)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when the aorta becomes enlarged and balloons out. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a blood-filled bulge or ballooning in a part of your aorta that runs through your abdomen. (medtronic.com)
- The images produced by these methods help your doctor "see" inside your aorta as well as other blood vessels and organs in your body to see if an aortic aneurysm is present. (medtronic.com)
- As some people get older, the wall of the aorta in the stomach weakens and expands to form an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (nidirect.gov.uk)
- Screening can detect an aneurysm by the width of the aorta. (nidirect.gov.uk)
- Bilateral access starter guidewires are advanced under fluoroscopic guidance across the lesion in the abdominal aorta. (ctsnet.org)
- An intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) catheter is advanced over the stiff guidewire for inspection of the abdominal aorta. (ctsnet.org)
- The use of IVUS allows the surgeon to interrogate the entire abdominal aorta and the iliac vessels and to map out (on the fluoroscopic screen) the renal and internal iliac arteries without the use of contrast/fluoroscopy. (ctsnet.org)
- The pigtail catheter is used to perform an aortogram of the abdominal aorta and the iliac arteries. (ctsnet.org)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a weakening in the wall of the infrarenal aorta that results in an anteroposterior diameter of 3 cm or greater 1 . (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
- The abdominal aorta is most frequently affected. (tu-ilmenau.de)
- Four to five patients diagnosed with a ruptured abdominal aorta are treated at the Ilm-Kreis-Kliniken every year. (tu-ilmenau.de)
- Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair fixes an aneurysm in your aorta. (uofmhealth.org)
- The procedure is called endovascular because a doctor repairs the aneurysm from the inside of the damaged blood vessel (the aorta). (uofmhealth.org)
- An abdominal ultrasound reveals an aorta that's 5.6 cm in diameter. (myamericannurse.com)
- The surgeon she consults agrees and orders a computed tomography angiography (CTA) to confirm the size of the aorta, visualize retroperitoneal bleeding, and evaluate the location of the aneurysm and the renal arteries. (myamericannurse.com)
- Patients at poor risk for surgery may be candidates for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), in which a stent is inserted into the portion of the dilated aorta to facilitate blood flow. (myamericannurse.com)
- Aneurysms that occur in the section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen (abdominal aorta) are called abdominal aortic aneurysms (ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM). (delveinsight.com)
- The portion of the aorta that lies deep inside the abdomen, right in front of the spine, is called the abdominal aorta. (delveinsight.com)
- The pressure of blood pumping through the aorta may then cause this weak area to bulge outward, like a balloon (called an aneurysm). (delveinsight.com)
- An ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM occurs when this type of vessel weakening happens in the portion of the aorta that runs through the abdomen. (delveinsight.com)
- As an aneurysm grows in size, the aorta wall becomes weaker and weaker, which means surgical intervention may be needed. (delveinsight.com)
- Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). (adam.com)
- Open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is surgery to fix a widened part in your aorta. (adam.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the major vessel that supplies blood to the body (aorta). (middlesexhealth.org)
- The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, so a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding. (middlesexhealth.org)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when a lower portion of the body's main artery (aorta) becomes weakened and bulges. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Aneurysms can develop anywhere along the aorta, but most aortic aneurysms occur in the part of the aorta that's in the belly area (abdomen). (middlesexhealth.org)
- Smoking can weaken the walls of the aorta, increasing the risk of aortic aneurysm and aneurysm rupture. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Having an aneurysm in another large blood vessel, such as the artery behind the knee or the aorta in the chest (thoracic aortic aneurysm), might increase the risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Tears in one or more of the layers of the wall of the aorta (aortic dissection) or a ruptured aneurysm are the main complications. (middlesexhealth.org)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling of the aorta, the main artery in the body. (healthscotland.scot)
- Thus, enlargement of the diameter of the abdominal aorta to 3 cm or more fits the definition. (medscape.com)
- Then, using an x ray to see the artery, the surgeon threads the graft (also called a stent graft) into the aorta to the aneurysm. (wkhs.com)
- The graft reinforces the weakened section of the aorta to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing. (wkhs.com)
- The catheter is threaded to the abdominal aorta, and the stent graft is released from the catheter. (wkhs.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a dilatation of the aorta as it passes through the abdomen. (angiocare.in)
- This is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm when bulging happens in the part of the aorta in abdomen region. (angiocare.in)
- Because the aorta is the body's main supplier of blood, a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Most aortic aneurysms occur in the part of your aorta that's in your abdomen. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Aneurysms can develop anywhere along the aorta, but when they occur in the upper part of the aorta, in the chest, they are called thoracic aortic aneurysms. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- More commonly, aneurysms form in the lower part of your aorta and are called abdominal aortic aneurysms. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- An aneurysm is usually defined as an outer aortic diameter over 3 cm (normal diameter of the aorta is around 2 cm), [4] or more than 50% of normal diameter. (radlines.org)
- corresponds to a hyperattenuating peripheral area within the wall of the aorta or within a mural thrombus, indicating infiltration of blood from the lumen of the aneurysm into those structures, with consequent weakening of the wall of the aneurysm. (radlines.org)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) (pathological enlargement of the aorta) is a condition that can occur as a person ages. (altmetric.com)
- Just below the level where the arteries to kidneys come off is a special segment of aorta which can expand as we grow older to form an aneurysm or dilatation of the main vessel. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- A 50% increase in the size of the vessel is the usual threshold for naming the aorta as having an aneurysm. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- So as the aneurysm gets bigger or the radius increases, the tension of the wall increases until the aorta ruptures. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- When aneurysms occur in the abdominal aorta which runs through the abdominal region, they are called abdominal aortic Aneurysms. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- The graft is first stitched on to the aorta with the walls of the aneurysm wrapped around the graft. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- A guide wire is inserted through small cut in the groin and threaded up the femoral artery and into the aorta, to reach the location of the aneurysm. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) refers to a swelling and weak spot in the aorta, the body's biggest blood vessel. (thehealthyclues.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a blood-filled bulge or swelling, weak spot occurring in the aorta. (thehealthyclues.com)
- Infection in the aorta, including bacterial or fungal infections, which rarely occurs but might cause aortic aneurysms. (thehealthyclues.com)
- Having an aneurysm in another large blood vessel, like the artery behind the knee or the aorta in the chest, might heighten your risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (thehealthyclues.com)
- An aneurysm can be located anywhere along the abdominal aorta. (madeformedical.com)
- The Abdominal Aorta is the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the body in the abdomen. (virchicago.com)
- Abnormal enlargement of the Abdominal Aorta can result in development of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). (virchicago.com)
- A catheter is used to deliver the stent-graft to the abdominal aorta, where it seals off the aneurysm from the inside out. (virchicago.com)
- The average diameter of the abdominal aorta is approximately 2 cm (2.5 cm in thoracic aorta). (vascular-1su.jp)
- 3 cm (1.5 times the normal diameter) is called an "aneurysm" We regard 5.0 cm (2.5 times the normal aorta) aorta diameter as the threshold for indication for surgery and increased risk of rupture. (vascular-1su.jp)
- Unlike open surgery, where the artificial graft is directly sewn on the aortic tissue with sutures, the stent graft is anchored by a small hook or with friction forces due to oversized stent graft compared to the native aorta. (vascular-1su.jp)
- The catheters help advance a wire and a stent-graft through the pelvic blood vessels towards the weak spot of the abdominal aorta. (upmc.com)
- The abdominal aorta is a large artery, with a large volume of blood passing through it. (northorlandosurgical.com)
- Once the catheter is in place a stent is inserted and deployed in the abdominal aorta just below the level of the renal arteries. (northorlandosurgical.com)
- If the aneurysm is large or growing, we may perform an open surgical aneurysm repair to replace the weakened part of the aorta with an aortic graft. (memorialheartvascular.org)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a condition whereby the terminal aorta permanently dilates to dangerous proportions, risking rupture. (asme.org)
- We suggest that the maximum aneurysm diameter derived from CT imaging should be based on an outer wall to outer wall measurement perpendicular to the path of the aorta. (vascular.org)
- How serious is an aneurysm in the aorta? (insuranceforburial.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when part of your aorta balloons with blood and ends up running through your abdomen. (tenethealth.com)
- An aneurysm of the abdominal aorta (AAA) can be defined as an enlargement of the infra-renal aorta to a diameter of more than 29mm or 1.5 times the diameter of the aorta at the level of the renal arteries. (icrjournal.com)
- The standard treatment for an AAA is a trans-abdominal open surgical approach and replacement of the aneurysmatic part of the aorta by prosthesis. (icrjournal.com)
- A full median laparotomy is usually required to clamp the aorta above the aneurysm. (icrjournal.com)
- In particular, de-clamping of the aorta at the level of the renal arteries after successful aneurysm repair is a considerable burden to the heart. (icrjournal.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm(AAA) is a common problem encountered which leads to dilation of the abdominal aorta. (chalmers.se)
- Aneurisma de aorta abdominal. (revclinesp.es)
- Also known as AAA, an abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta which could rupture with life-threatening results. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm is the swelling or ballooning of the abdominal aorta. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- An aneurysm is a ballooning of the aorta which results from a weakened section in the artery that cannot support the force of blood flow (see Figure 2). (cesarnahasmd.com)
- Although an aneurysm can occur in any artery of the body, it is most common in the abdominal aorta and the iliac arteries. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- Figure 2 - An aneurysm is the ballooning of the abdominal aorta. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- Over time, the weakening of the aorta due to vascular disease, injury (trauma), or a genetic (hereditary) defect of the tissue within the arterial wall can cause an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- With the use of special endovascular instruments, along with X-ray images for guidance, a stent graft will be inserted through the femoral artery and advanced up into the aorta to the site of the aneurysm. (carondelet.org)
- The stent graft is inserted into the aorta in a collapsed position and placed at the aneurysm site. (carondelet.org)
- A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs in the body's largest artery (the aorta) that passes through the chest. (carondelet.org)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) occur when the aorta-the large blood vessel that delivers blood from the heart throughout to rest of the body-begins to bulge. (bestlifeonline.com)
- A million Americans have a silent aneurysm in their abdominal aorta (AAA) that may become. (nutritionfacts.org)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta to the diameter ≥ 30 mm. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
- Medicare covers a one-time screening for an abdominal aorta aneurysm , which is a ballooning out of the main blood vessel that transports blood to the legs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a dilatation of the abdominal aorta beyond 1.5 times the normal diameter of the abdominal aorta at the level of the renal arteries ( 1 ). (amegroups.com)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta with a diameter greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than usual. (northamericanreport.com)
- It occurs when atherosclerosis or plaque buildup causes the walls of the abdominal aorta to become weak and bulge outward like a balloon. (northamericanreport.com)
- The abdominal aorta has branches to the superior mesenteric arteries proximally, and below that both renal arteries, which also supply the adrenals (suprarenal). (pharmaceuticalintelligence.com)
- Severe atherosclerosis with plaque buildup and separation of the media from the endothelium, can migrate down the addominal aorta before frank rupture of an aneurysm. (pharmaceuticalintelligence.com)
- 05) between thoracic aortic aneurysms and normal thoracic aorta, with 105 increased and 7 decreased. (wustl.edu)
- There were 104 genes (8.8%) differentially expressed between infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms and normal abdominal aorta (65 increased and 39 decreased). (wustl.edu)
- Conclusions: Thoracic aortic aneurysms and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms exhibit distinct patterns of gene expression relative to normal aorta from the same sites, with most alterations being unique to each disease. (wustl.edu)
- This protocol describes the procedure to acquire reliable and reproducible two-dimensional ultrasound images of the ascending and abdominal aorta in mice. (visualsonics.com)
- After locating the aneurysm, the surgeon clamps the aorta to shut off the blood flow and repairs the aneurysm. (verywellhealth.com)
- Interesting retrospective imaging study of true and false lumens with or without bare metal stents placed distally in the abdominal aorta. (ctsnet.org)
- Aneurysms can occur anywhere, but they most commonly occur in the aorta (the major artery from the heart) and the brain.The size of an aneurysm may vary, depending upon the different contributing factors, such as trauma, medical, genetic, or congenital conditions. (wikihow.com)
- When a patient with hypertension and chest pain radiating to the back presents to the hospital, one should suspect aortic dissection, which is a tear of the inner lining (tunica intima) of the aorta, with dissection of blood through its middle layer (tunica media). (khanacademy.org)
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- Repair may be either by open surgery or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). (wikipedia.org)
- Objective/Background: The aim of this study was to estimate the lifetime cost-effectiveness of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) versus open surgical repair (OSR) in the Netherlands, based on recently published literature. (eur.nl)
- Clinical and imaging surveillance practices following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for intact abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) vary considerably and compliance with recommended lifelong surveillance is poor. (cam.ac.uk)
- Baseline data and repeat measurements of post-operative aneurysm sac diameter from the EVAR-1 and EVAR-2 trials were used to develop the model with external validation in a cohort from Helsinki. (cam.ac.uk)
- Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), a minimally invasive technique, has been shown to reduce early morbidity and mortality as compared to conventional open surgery for planned AAA repair. (altmetric.com)
- Given recent advances in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), we sought to analyze the surgical outcomes of patients with concomitant CRC and AAA. (elsevier.com)
- Surgical techniques include open surgery (aneurysm resection with graft replacement) (Fig. 3) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) with stent graft insertion (Fig. 4). (vascular-1su.jp)
- have had an impact on overall AAA prevalence and aneurysm rupture and that endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has helped to improve overall survival. (vascularnews.com)
- According to Gunnarsson, the epidemiology of ruptured AAA, as well as the clinical management, has changed over recent decades due to a number of factors, including changes in smoking habits, cardiovascular disease management, the introduction of EVAR, as well as screening for aortic aneurysms. (vascularnews.com)
- During the last nine years two large-scale multicentre registries (European Collaborators Registry on Stent-graft Techniques for AAA repair (EUROSTAR) and Registry for Endovascular Treatment of Aneurysms (RETA) and two randomised trials (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR-1) and Dutch Randomised Endovascular Aneurysm Management Trial (DREAM)) have been conducted. (icrjournal.com)
- Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether maximal aortic diameter affects outcome after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). (elsevier.com)
- Conclusions Maximal aortic diameter is associated with long-term outcomes after elective EVAR. (elsevier.com)
- Patients with large AAAs (≥6.0 cm) have higher all-cause mortality, complication, and reintervention rates after EVAR than those with smaller aneurysms. (elsevier.com)
- On the basis of our data, EVAR should be considered even in high-risk patients with a maximal aortic diameter between 5.5 and 6.0 cm because surgical risk with aneurysm size above 6.0 cm will increase significantly. (elsevier.com)
- One novel way of treating AAA is using endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) where a polymer stent graft (SG) is used to redirect blood flow. (chalmers.se)
- The aim of this study was to evaluate incidence, potential risk factors and effects on stent-graft migration of proximal neck dilatation after endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (EVAR), and the role of ultrasound (US) in detecting neck enlargement. (unipi.it)
- Proximal aortic neck enlargement occurs in up to 30% of patients after EVAR and represents the main risk factor for stent-graft migration. (unipi.it)
- Although, endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) compared to open surgery repair is characterized by a reduced perioperative mortality, the reintervention incidence after EVAR is still higher than after open surgery repair. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
- Although endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is a safe, effective, and currently the most widely used AAA treatment method, there are still issues which need to be resolved to significantly improve this treatment (4). (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
- This study determined whether the routine data of a single health insurance company (DAK health) can allow equivalent statements on hospital mortality of endovascular (EVAR) and open (OR) repair of intact (iAAA) and ruptured (rAAA) aortic aneurysms (AAA) in Germany in comparison to clinical registry surveys of the German Vascular Society (GVS). (prof-grundmann.de)
- Objective Previous studies have reported that endovascular repair (EVAR) of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (RAAAs) has lower postoperative mortality than open repair (OR). (elsevier.com)
- Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is an established and effective alternative to open surgical repair (OSR) in the treatment of AAAs. (amegroups.com)
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is feasible for treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (RAAA), together with conventional Open Repair (OR). (rug.nl)
- The NEJM published the long-term results of the OVER study of open repair (OR) versus endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) on May 30. (ctsnet.org)
AAAs14
- AAAs are the most common form of aortic aneurysm. (wikipedia.org)
- Long-term follow-up of population-based randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated that screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) measuring 3 cm or greater decreases AAA-related mortality rates in men aged 65 years or older. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
- Pain upon palpation over the aneurysm is a sign of symptomatic AAA, but approximately 60% of AAAs are misdiagnosed. (myamericannurse.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are relatively common and are potentially life-threatening. (medscape.com)
- When indicated, unruptured aneurysms can be addressed with elective surgery, whereas ruptured AAAs necessitate emergency repair. (medscape.com)
- All patients with AAAs should be educated on the signs of symptomatic and ruptured aneurysms. (vasolabs.com)
- Objective: Serum osteoprotegerin (OPG) concentrations have previously been associated with growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). (edu.au)
- Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers: although less common in AAAs than in thoracic aortic aneurysms, they also indicates that an aneurysm is unstable. (radlines.org)
- Most AAAs have no symptoms but, if left untreated, aneurysms can grow and rupture, which can be fatal. (worcsacute.nhs.uk)
- Information about abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and their minimally invasive treatment with the Endurant AAA Stent Graft System. (medtronic.com)
- We performed a genome-wide association study on 1,292 individuals with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and 30,503 controls from Iceland and The Netherlands, with a follow-up of top markers in up to 3,267 individuals with AAAs and 7,451 controls. (scilifelab.se)
- The paradigm in elective surgical management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) has quickly shifted from major open surgical repairs to less invasive, endovascular procedures. (mssm.edu)
- However, endovascular repair is feasible for only a proportion of AAAs, depending on the morphology of the aneurysm. (pharmaceuticalintelligence.com)
- Multilayer stents or flow modulators are novel devices used for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in patients with unsuitable or complex endovascular geometries. (asme.org)
Ultrasound20
- Your provider may order an ultrasound of the abdomen to screen for an aneurysm. (medlineplus.gov)
- Your provider may want to check the size of the aneurysm with ultrasound tests every 6 months. (medlineplus.gov)
- In the United States, screening with abdominal ultrasound is recommended for males between 65 and 75 years of age with a history of smoking. (wikipedia.org)
- Many ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMs are accidentally found on ultrasound examinations, x-rays or CT scans, and the patient is often being examined for an unrelated reason. (delveinsight.com)
- Abdominal ultrasound is a type of imaging test. (adam.com)
- Doctors recommend a one-time abdominal ultrasound to screen for an abdominal aortic aneurysm in men ages 65 to 75 who are current or former cigarette smokers. (middlesexhealth.org)
- If the aneurysm is small, an ultrasound scan will be offered every year. (healthscotland.scot)
- If the aneurysm is medium, an ultrasound scan will be offered every three months. (healthscotland.scot)
- Although AAA can be found by physical examination, most are diagnosed using an abdominal ultrasound scan or computerized tomographic (CT) scan. (vasolabs.com)
- Because being male and smoking significantly increase the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm, men ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked cigarettes should have a screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms using abdominal ultrasound. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- If you are a man between ages 65 and 75 and you have never smoked, your doctor will decide on the need for an abdominal ultrasound, usually based on other risk factors, such as a family history of aneurysm. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Those with a family history of aneurysm may have an ultrasound at age 60. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Aortic aneurysms are also often found during routine medical tests, such as a chest X-ray or ultrasound of the heart or abdomen, sometimes ordered for a different reason. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- If your doctor suspects you of having an abdominal aortic aneurysm, they will refer you for a simple ultrasound test. (centralfloridahealthnews.com)
- 1) If I am found to have an abdominal aneurysm I will need an ultrasound or CAT scan or both to determine its size and location. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- We recommend using ultrasound, when feasible, as the preferred imaging modality for aneurysm screening and surveillance. (vascular.org)
- Most often, aneurysms are found during a medical test such as a CT scan (also known as Computed Tomography or CAT scan) or ultrasound. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- Your doctor may also recommend an angiogram (see Figure 3), or additional testing such as an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)or IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) to determine the precise location, size, and shape of the aneurysm and your surrounding arteries. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- For this reason, medical experts recommend that all male smokers and former smokers between the ages of 65 and 75 should have an abdominal ultrasound to screen for AAA. (bestlifeonline.com)
- uses Vevo ultrasound imaging to generate predictive models for the formation and growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). (visualsonics.com)
Diameter17
- Depending on device availability, the patient's landing zone diameter has to be within the manufacturer's instruction for use (IFU), for example the Medtronic AneuRx AAAdvantage device is indicated for an infrarenal aortic neck diameter of 16-25 mm (10-20% smaller than labeled device) and iliac diameter of 10-18 mm. (ctsnet.org)
- If there is a concern about aortic rupture, a 12F sheath may be used in order to accommodate large diameter occlusion balloon. (ctsnet.org)
- Methods: Our primary outcome measure was 12-month treatment success, defined as successful endograft delivery and deployment and the absence of type I or III endoleak, stent migration or limb occlusion, late conversion, and abdominal aortic aneurysm diameter increase or rupture. (eur.nl)
- Methods: A model was developed to simulate a cohort of individuals (age 72 years, 87% men) with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) diameter of at least 5.5 cm and considered fit for both repairs. (eur.nl)
- Current practice guidelines recommend repair of asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms once they reach the 5.5-cm-diameter threshold and are based on information from randomized controlled trials. (northwestern.edu)
- Aneurysms are defined as a focal dilatation in an artery, with at least a 50% increase over the vessel's normal diameter. (medscape.com)
- Historical data have shown that ruptures are especially likely to occur with aneurysms measuring ≥6 cm in diameter, but there are so many exceptions to this that several randomized clinical trials have been done in an attempt to determine whether smaller aneurysms should be repaired electively as soon as they are discovered. (researcher-app.com)
- Thus, the aortic aneurysmal wall tension and the aneurysmal diameter are a significant predictor of impending rupture. (pacs.de)
- Repair of an AAA should be considered when the aneurysm reaches 5.5 cm in maximal diameter in men. (vasolabs.com)
- The maximum diameter and growth rate of an aneurysm are the most common predictors of its rupture, underscoring the importance of serial imaging in the follow-up of patients with an AAA. (radlines.org)
- Common complications of abdominal aortic aneurism are seen once the aneurysm gets wider than 4.0 cm in diameter. (abdopain.com)
- And the treatment of choice for abdominal aortic aneurysms larger than 5.5 cm (2 inches) in diameter or those that are enlarging. (madeformedical.com)
- There is a guideline in Japan (Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection [JCS 2011]) (Fig. 2), which indicates the threshold AAA diameter. (vascular-1su.jp)
- 1.5 times its reference diameter is considered an aneurysm. (vascular.org)
- The definition of an aneurysm is a 50% increase in the diameter of an artery in comparison with its expected normal diameter. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- The investigators noted aortic remodeling with a decrease in false lumen diameter and an increase in true lumen diameter, with complete thrombosis of the false lumen in 31% at 1 year. (medscape.com)
- AAA repair is indicated if it's diameter exceeds 55 mm or an aneurysm growth exceeds 10 mm/year (3). (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
Stent graft14
- Stent graft limb occlusion estimated overall survival, and freedom from aneurysm-related mortality and endovascular interventions were comparable in both patient groups through the 5-year follow-up. (eur.nl)
- Despite the challenges presented from the broad range of aortic and abdominal aortic aneurysm morphologies, the Endurant stent graft showed promising 5-year outcomes. (eur.nl)
- The illustration shows the placement of an endovascular stent graft in an aortic aneurysm. (wkhs.com)
- In figure B, the stent graft allows blood to flow through the aneurysm. (wkhs.com)
- The location or size of the aneurysm may prevent a stent graft from being safely or reliably placed inside the aneurysm. (wkhs.com)
- It is followed by a catheter with a stent graft which is guided to the location of the aneurysm and fixed inside it. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- Immediate surgical intervention, either through open surgery or by endovascular stent graft, is necessary to handle an abdominal aortic aneurysm that has already ruptured or is on the verge of rupture. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- Information about thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) and their minimally invasive treatment with the Valiant Captivia Thoracic Stent Graft System. (medtronic.com)
- The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm can be treated with a new device called a stent-graft or endograft. (virchicago.com)
- A stent graft is a technique that bridges the top and bottom of the aneurysm to prevent blood pressure from being exerted on the aneurysm wall. (vascular-1su.jp)
- After being placed in the artery, the stent graft expands and relieves the pressure on the aneurysm by providing a new pathway for blood flow. (northorlandosurgical.com)
- This less invasive procedure uses catheters inside the artery to guide the endovascular stent graft (a fabric and metal tube) to the site of the aneurysm. (memorialheartvascular.org)
- The aneurysm will eventually shrink down onto the stent graft. (carondelet.org)
- He had received a stent graft to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and wanted to share his story, and also wanted to find other AAA patients. (ptca.org)
Human Abdominal Aortic A1
- Here we discuss a possible role of the IFN-γ/mini-TrpRS signalling axis in the pathology of human abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). (fortunejournals.com)
Symptoms24
- Aneurysms can develop slowly over many years, often with no symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
- Symptoms may come on quickly if the aneurysm expands rapidly, tears open or leaks blood within the wall of the vessel (aortic dissection). (medlineplus.gov)
- You may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that is not causing any symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
- In general, abdominal aortic aneurysms have no symptoms as they slowly swell over a number of years. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Most people with an abdominal aortic aneurysm do not have any symptoms. (medtronic.com)
- Aortic aneurysms that are large, that cause symptoms, or that quickly get bigger are considered at risk of rupturing. (uofmhealth.org)
- In the minority of patients who experience symptoms, abdominal, back, and groin pain are typical. (bmj.com)
- Julie also knows that although the most common symptoms of AAA include flank, back, and abdominal pain, Mr. Jones' GI symptoms also can be caused by compression from an aneurysm. (myamericannurse.com)
- ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM typically develop slowly over a period of many years and hardly ever cause any noticeable symptoms. (delveinsight.com)
- People who have this type of aneurysm do not notice it usually, and this is because it typically does not cause any symptoms. (delveinsight.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms often grow slowly without noticeable symptoms, making them difficult to detect. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Results: Four PROMs from three studies were identified in the first review: Short Form 36, Australian Vascular Quality of Life Index, Aneurysm Dependent Quality of Life (AneurysmDQoL) and Aneurysm Symptoms Rating Questionnaire (AneurysmSRQ). (whiterose.ac.uk)
- If you have any of these signs and symptoms, such as sudden severe back or abdominal pain, get immediate emergency help. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- The presenting symptoms of an aneurysm which is about to rupture man vary. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- The goal of treatment is to limit the progression of the disease by modifying risk factors, controlling the BP to prevent strain on the aneurysm, recognizing symptoms early, and preventing rupture. (madeformedical.com)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysmis the cause behind more than 15000 deaths a year in the US, most of which occur without prior symptoms. (virchicago.com)
- Symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurysms include a pulsing or throbbing in the abdomen or a piercing pain in the abdomen or lower back. (memorialheartvascular.org)
- 5.5cm in males, or any symptoms such as back or abdominal pain or emboli to lower extremities that could be attributed to the AAA. (vascular.org)
- Many people have no symptoms and don't know they have an aortic aneurysm until it ruptures, which is often quickly fatal. (pointclickcares.com)
- Overlapping symptoms may include chest and jaw pain, abdominal or back pain, fainting, labored breathing, and weakness on one side of the body. (bestlifeonline.com)
- Unruptured AAA symptoms may include atypical abdominal or back pain, and sometimes a palpable pulsatile abdominal mass. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
- Most aneurysms cause no symptoms and have a high death rate (between 65%-80%), so it's crucial to seek medical attention immediately. (wikihow.com)
- Signs and symptoms precede ruptured cerebral aneurysm in anywhere from 10-50% of cases. (medscape.com)
- Mesenteric artery FMD is rare and presents with abdominal symptoms similar to Crohn disease (CD) and Behcet disease (BD). (medscape.com)
Screening31
- Prevalence and associations of abdominal aortic aneurysm detected through screening. (medscape.com)
- Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: recommendation statement. (medscape.com)
- Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. (medscape.com)
- Ultrasonography screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms: a systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (medscape.com)
- The management of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm and incidence of rupture. (medscape.com)
- Screening, diagnosis and advances in aortic aneurysm surgery. (medscape.com)
- As evidence mounts for the link between cardiovascular health and psoriasis, Dr. Khalid asks whether routine screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms should be employed in psoriasis sufferers at the most severe end of the scale. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- By screening, it is possible to detect, monitor and treat most abdominal aortic aneurysms. (nidirect.gov.uk)
- Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. (bmj.com)
- In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Peter Gloviczki comments on recent recommendations regarding screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms . (mayoclinic.org)
- An aneurysm will be monitored if detected through screening. (healthscotland.scot)
- Public Health Scotland annually publishes the Scottish Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme statistics which has more information on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and screening trends over time. (healthscotland.scot)
- The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme aims to reduce deaths from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms through early detection, appropriate monitoring and treatment. (cuh.nhs.uk)
- Surgery is the most common treatment to repair large aneurysms that are found through screening. (cuh.nhs.uk)
- Exams are based on screening criteria including age, history of smoking, among others (see Screening below) Aneurysms are also found when a diagnostic test is performed for entirely different reasons, such as checking the spine, kidneys or gallbladder. (vasolabs.com)
- There isn't enough evidence to determine whether women ages 65 to 75 who have ever smoked cigarettes or have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm would benefit from abdominal aortic aneurysm screening. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- It is important to understand complications of abdominal aortic aneurism as this will make a strong case for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening participation. (abdopain.com)
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is celebrating the success of its screening programme for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) this week, after the one millionth man was screened for the condition nationally. (worcsacute.nhs.uk)
- The milestone was reached this week with the one millionth 65-year-old man in England being screened for AAA , marking a key achievement for the national NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. (worcsacute.nhs.uk)
- 3) If the aneurysm is less than 5 cm and I am not symptomatic, then screening ultrasounds every 3 to 6 months should be done. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- These aneurysms are often only identified during screening or tests undertaken for another reason. (thehealthyclues.com)
- One of the areas we specialize in is the AAA-abdominal aortic aneurysm screening test in Seminole . (polmedprimarycare.com)
- When it comes to an AAA-abdominal aortic aneurysm screening test in Seminole, our team is here to help. (polmedprimarycare.com)
- Memorial offers a screening to find out if you're at risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm . (memorialheartvascular.org)
- The outcome of conventional elective open repair for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has improved mainly as a result of screening to detect coronary artery disease, the mainrisk factor for morbidity and mortality. (houstonmethodist.org)
- Reuters Health - 22/10/2020 - Several genetic risk variants are associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and a polygenic risk score might help identify those who can benefit from screening, according to a genome-wide association study (GWAS). (medicom-publishers.com)
- If you are at risk for developing an aneurysm, a periodic screening is recommended. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- According to the European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases from 2014, ultrasonography (US) is a recommended AAA screening examination. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
- The USPSTF recommends one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening for men ages 65 - 75 who have ever smoked. (southcarolinablues.com)
- An interesting retrospective study on the efficacy of the the US screening program for aortic aneurysmal disease in the abdomen. (ctsnet.org)
- In a collaboration with the STAR group (name as link) at the Institution of molecular medicine and surgery along with Dr Linné , the SOSVASC group has shown the link between low income, low educational level and immigrant status and non-participating in aortic screening programmes. (ki.se)
Dissection7
- The etiologies of aortic aneurysms have long been thought to be that of degeneration of the aortic wall, infection, dissection, smoking or splitting of the vessel wall due to high blood pressure. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- This can lead to aortic dissection or rupture, which can cause fatal or life-threatening internal bleeding. (bestlifeonline.com)
- [ 4 ] Nonetheless, ongoing studies are still trying to identify which patients with thoracic aortic dissection can benefit from TEVAR. (medscape.com)
- Patients with complicated dissections, including those involving malperfusion (where a blood supply is impeded by flaps of aortic tissue caused by the dissection), appear to benefit from TEVAR to seal the site of dissection and reappose aortic wall layers. (medscape.com)
- To address this question, a prospective randomized clinical trial was completed in Europe, the INSTEAD XL trial (INvestigation of STEnt grafts in patients with type B Aortic Dissection). (medscape.com)
- The initial experience from Ann Arbor throughout a quarter of a century in malperfusion syndrome from type B (De Bakey III) aortic dissection is presented in this paper, juxtaposing early fenestrating and adjunct endovascular techniques to conservative treatments. (ctsnet.org)
- Mapping of the prevalence and treatment results of aortic dissection. (ki.se)
Size of the aneurysm4
- Because of the size of the aneurysm, Julie realizes that Mr. Jones needs surgery to avoid possible rupture and subsequent acute bleeding. (myamericannurse.com)
- Depending on the size of the aneurysm and how fast it's growing, treatment varies from watchful waiting to emergency surgery. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Abdominal ultrasounds and CAT scans are then used to confirm the location and the size of the aneurysm. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- Treatment, which ranges from close monitoring to emergency surgery, depends on several factors including location and size of the aneurysm and how fast it's growing. (thehealthyclues.com)
Artery23
- Other potential risk factors include a history of other vascular aneurysms 9 , coronary artery disease 10 , cerebrovascular disease 9 , atherosclerosis 10 , hypercholesterolemia 10 , and hypertension 1 , 10 . (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
- An aneurysm is a weak or bulging part of a vein or artery. (uofmhealth.org)
- The majority of ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMs result from atherosclerosis, a chronic degenerative disease of the artery wall, in which fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries and form soft or hard deposits called plaques. (delveinsight.com)
- An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a part of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. (adam.com)
- The surgeon first inserts a catheter into an artery in the groin (upper thigh) and threads it to the aneurysm. (wkhs.com)
- The patient with enlarged abdomen artery pushes the blood with pressure to the weakened aortic wall of one's heart with single heartbeat ultimately leading to enlarged aneurysm and continues to grow towards weakened area.However, any destruction of elastin ( type of protein that keeps aortic wall intact) wall is a key mechanism that transforms the load produced by blood pressure on to collagen. (angiocare.in)
- An aneurysm is a "weakening" or "dilatation" in a part of an artery. (centralfloridahealthnews.com)
- An aneurysm is a localized irreversible dilatation of the artery. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- Coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and lung disease exist in a least 50% of patients with aneurysms. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- A whooshing sound, called bruit, resulting from blood rushing by the bulge in the artery can be picked up by the stethoscope, when the doctor listens to the sounds from the mid abdominal area. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal dilation of the arterial wall caused by localized weakness and stretching in the medial layer or wall of an artery. (madeformedical.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA, is a condition where the main artery in the abdomen grows in size. (northorlandosurgical.com)
- An aneurysm weakens the wall of the artery, placing the patient at risk of rupture. (northorlandosurgical.com)
- Every year, 200,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), a dilation of the main artery within the abdomen. (vascular.org)
- Continuous blood pressure against this weakened area can result in the ballooning (enlarging and thinning) of the aortic artery. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- The cardiologist should have an understanding of the recent developments in the treatment of carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, and chronic limb ischaemia. (bmj.com)
- By contrast, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors should be used with circumspection since between 30-50% of patients with aortic disease have renal artery stenosis. (bmj.com)
- Through ongoing clinical research, they continue to expand the possibilities for minimally invasive treatment of thoracic aneurysms, renal artery stenosis, lower extremity disease and carotid artery disease. (carondelet.org)
- The important surgical and endovascular anatomic considerations include associated renal and visceral artery involvement (either occlusive disease or involved in the aneurysm process) and the iliac artery (either occlusive disease or aneurysms). (pharmaceuticalintelligence.com)
- An aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel in an artery bulges or swells due to an injury or a weakened vessel wall. (wikihow.com)
- If an artery bursts in your brain due to an aneurysm, it will cause a severe headache that comes on suddenly. (wikihow.com)
- This 52-year-old man presented with pain in the left upper quadrant and was found to have a 3.2-cm aneurysm of the distal splenic artery. (medscape.com)
- Routine 2-year follow-up showed an enlarging aneurysm of the hepatic artery. (medscape.com)
Surgical22
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms: open surgical treatment. (medlineplus.gov)
- Deep vein thrombosis is believed to occur less often following aortic surgery than in general surgical operations because heparin used during most vascular operations may protect against intra-operative DVT. (cochrane.org)
- Background: The aim was to identify and evaluate existing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for use in patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) to inform the selection for use in surgical practice. (whiterose.ac.uk)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is a feared complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm and is a surgical emergency. (pacs.de)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture is a medical emergency associated with extremely high mortality and therefore requiring immediate surgical treatment. (radlines.org)
- Virtual Stent Grafting in Personalized Surgical Planning for Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms Using Image-Based Computational Fluid Dynamics. (archive.org)
- Since the national programme began in 2009, well over 10,000 aneurysms have been detected that need monitoring or treatment and more than 2,000 men with large aneurysms have been referred for successful surgical repairs. (worcsacute.nhs.uk)
- To assess the advantages and disadvantages of emergency endovascular aneurysm repair (eEVAR) in comparison with conventional open surgical repair for the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA). (altmetric.com)
- This will be determined by comparing the effects of eEVAR and conventional open surgical repair on short-term mortality, major complication rates, aneurysm exclusion (specifically endoleaks in the eEVAR treatment group), and late complications. (altmetric.com)
- To prevent the rupture of aneurysms larger than 2 inches wide, surgical repair is attempted, unless the patient is not in a condition to withstand the surgery which may take 3 to 6 hours. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- Acute pain related to surgical tissue trauma, anxiety related to threat to health status, decreased cardiac output related to changes in intravascular volume, increased systemic vascular resistance, third-space fluid shift, deficient knowledge (preoperative and postoperative care) related to newly identified need for aortic surgery. (madeformedical.com)
- Medical or surgical treatment depends on the type of an aneurysm. (madeformedical.com)
- Surgical Management Removal of an aneurysm and restoration of vascular continuity with a graft (resection and a bypass graft or endovascular grafting) is the goal of surgery. (madeformedical.com)
- Open surgical repair has been the traditional choice to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- Most work has concentrated on surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm since it is one of the most common vascular surgical procedures and stresses the heart, with increased afterload during aortic cross-clamping and blood loss. (bmj.com)
- Surgical treatment to prevent rebleeding consists of clipping the ruptured berry aneurysm. (medscape.com)
- Aortic morphology, endograft type and surgical technique may all contribute to RFD. (amegroups.com)
- The length of the infrarenal aortic neck is important in helping determine the surgical approach (retroperitoneal vs transabdominal) and the location of the aortic cross clamp . (pharmaceuticalintelligence.com)
- Methods: Full-thickness aortic wall tissues were obtained during surgical repair of degenerative thoracic aortic aneurysms and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (n = 4 each), with normal thoracic and abdominal aortas from organ transplant donors used as control preparations. (wustl.edu)
- Many people with aortic aneurysms need to have an elective surgical repair to prevent a rupture. (verywellhealth.com)
- If your aortic aneurysm is large, if it is expanding relatively rapidly, or if it is causing abdominal or back pain, surgical repair is strongly recommended. (verywellhealth.com)
- Standard, open-incision aortic aneurysm repair is a major surgical procedure and performed under general anesthesia. (verywellhealth.com)
Diagnosis5
- The diagnosis should be entertained whenever a patient older than 50 years presents with abdominal pain, particularly when pain is associated with syncope or signs of hemorrhagic shock. (medscape.com)
- If your doctor sees signs of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, he or she may arrange for special tests to confirm the diagnosis. (medtronic.com)
- A physical examination can usually initiate the diagnosis of ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM. (delveinsight.com)
- The NICE Guidelines: Abdominal aortic aneurysm: diagnosis and management (external website) covers diagnosing and managing abdominal aortic aneurysms, giving evidence-based recommendations. (healthscotland.scot)
- Ultrasonography can give a better diagnosis of aneurysms in the abdomen and it can track their progress over a period of time. (youaskmdanswers.com)
Rupture of an abdominal aortic a3
- It is generally acknowledged that rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) occurs when the stress acting on the wall over the cardiac cycle exceeds the strength of the wall. (tue.nl)
- vertebral body erosion due to pressure from contained rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (pacs.de)
- The rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm results in significant blood loss that leads to shock and eventually death, in most cases. (youaskmdanswers.com)
Ruptures7
- The outcome is often good if you have surgery to repair the aneurysm before it ruptures. (medlineplus.gov)
- When an abdominal aortic aneurysm begins to tear or ruptures, it is a medical emergency. (medlineplus.gov)
- When an abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptures, often with little warning, it becomes a medical emergency and can be fatal. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- While an abdominal aortic aneurysm can be fatal if it ruptures, the good news is that there's an effective treatment to prevent that from happening. (medtronic.com)
- If a large ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM is detected before it ruptures, most people will be advised to have treatment to prevent it from rupturing. (delveinsight.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common cause of chronic morbidity in the elderly population associated with more than 90% mortality when it ruptures [1]. (fortunejournals.com)
- Genetics of thoracic and abdominal aortic diseases: Aneurysms, dissections, and ruptures. (otago.ac.nz)
Occur7
- In the general population, abdominal aortic aneurysms occur at a rate of 3.72 cases per 10,000 person-years. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur most often in people age 65 and older. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Aneurysms can occur in those branch arteries, too. (centralfloridahealthnews.com)
- These aneurysms occur most often in individuals over 65 years and older. (thehealthyclues.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur much more often in men than in women. (thehealthyclues.com)
- Then an acute abdominal pain and shock usually occur. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
- Sentinel, or "warning," leaks with minor loss of blood from the aneurysm are reported to occur in 30-50% of aneurysmal SAHs. (medscape.com)
Abdomen9
- Large aneurysms can sometimes be felt by pushing on the abdomen. (wikipedia.org)
- This destruction of elastin in aortic region of abdomen leads to blood outside the adventitia of dilated aortic wall. (angiocare.in)
- For example, during a routine exam, your doctor may feel a pulsating bulge in your abdomen, though it's unlikely your doctor will be able to hear signs of an aneurysm through a stethoscope. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms are usually asymptomatic in most people, but some may feel pulsations in the abdomen. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- Severe, unrelenting pain in the back and lower abdomen may be an indication of a ruptured aortic aneurysm . (youaskmdanswers.com)
- Aneurysms may be the cause of pain and tenderness when doctor presses on the abdomen and further investigations may be done. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- CT scan of the abdomen, with the injection of radio opaque dye, gives a very clear picture of the aneurysm but the high levels of radiation involved is a cause of concern. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- When an abdominal aneurysm enlarges, you might notice a deep, constant pain in your middle or lower part of your abdomen, back pain, or a pulse near your belly button. (thehealthyclues.com)
- Other patients can feel the aneurysm as a pulsating or throbbing mass in the abdomen. (cesarnahasmd.com)
Atherosclerosis3
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm is more common in those who suffer from atherosclerosis or the progressive narrowing and hardening of the arteries over time. (wordinfo.info)
- If you have been diagnosed with atherosclerosis there is a higher chance of you developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (simplyhealth.today)
- The most common cause of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). (carondelet.org)
Peripheral Arteria3
- In tests for association with other vascular diseases, we found that rs7025486[A] is associated with early onset myocardial infarction (OR = 1.18, P = 3.1 x 10(-5)), peripheral arterial disease (OR = 1.14, P = 3.9 x 10(-5)) and pulmonary embolism (OR = 1.20, P = 0.00030), but not with intracranial aneurysm or ischemic stroke. (scilifelab.se)
- The group's research has a strong clinical emphasis, particularly in the areas of aortic aneurysm, coronary and peripheral arterial disease and varicose veins. (otago.ac.nz)
- Any vascular condition, including: aortic or other type of aneurysmal disease, peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, vascular malformations, trauma, major haemorrhage, access (for renal dialysis), carotid (and cerebrovascular) disease, any other type of pathology treated by vascular surgeons. (who.int)
Arterial5
- Suggested standards for reporting on arterial aneurysms. (bmj.com)
- Malloy, MH & Nichols, MM 1977, ' False abdominal aortic aneurysm: An unusual complication of umbilical arterial catheterization for exchange transfusion ', The Journal of Pediatrics , vol. 90, no. 2, pp. 285-286. (utmb.edu)
- Antihypertensive drugs are given to reduce the pressure on the arterial wall and to prevent the aneurysm from worsening. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- Members of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery provide treatment using both operative and minimally invasive endovascular therapy in peripheral arterial occlusive disease, carotid disease, and aneurysm disease. (bcm.edu)
- Angiography is the standard imaging approach for detecting fibromuscular dysplasia/arterial stenoses and aneurysms. (medscape.com)
Renal3
- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2757234 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31821437?tool=bestpractice.com More than 90% of aneurysms originate below the renal arteries. (bmj.com)
- The maximum decrease of VCAM-1 was observed in the renal vein 5 min after aortic clamp removal (335.42 ±129.63 ng/ml vs. 488.90 ±169.80 ng/ml baseline value, p (archivesofmedicalscience.com)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm often extends from below the the renal arteries, to the internal spermatic vessels , or as far as the iliacs. (pharmaceuticalintelligence.com)
Thoracic and abdominal1
- Practice interest endovascular aneurysm repair (Thoracic and Abdominal), Diabetic foot and endovascular revascularization, Dialysis access and modern varicose vein interventions. (pairscongress.com)
Disease8
- Svensjö S, Björck M, Gürtelschmid M, Djavani Gidlund K, Hellberg A, Wanhainen A. Low prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm among 65-year-old Swedish men indicates a change in the epidemiology of the disease. (medscape.com)
- Aortic clamping can be avoided, which is mainly responsible for cardiological complications in patients with cardiovascular disease and low left ventricular ejection fraction (EF LV). (viamedica.pl)
- The incidence of aortic aneurysm disease here in the Southeast appears to be one of the highest in the nation. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- Risk factors for developing an aneurysm include heredity (family history), smoking, heart disease, high blood pressure, and poor diet. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- Since the 2005 FDA approval of the TAG device for thoracic aneurysms, the use of endovascular stent grafts for thoracic aortic disease has increased dramatically. (medscape.com)
- Dr. Jenkins works at Riverside Vascular Specialist in Williamsburg, VA with other offices in Newport News, VA and Warner Robins, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Venous Insufficiency, Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. (healthline.com)
- Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for abdominal aortic aneurysm identifies four new disease-specific risk loci. (otago.ac.nz)
- Dr. Brown treats all forms of vascular disease, and is interested in minimally invasive endovascular aortic repair, cerebrovascular surgery, dialysis access creation and revision, and carotid stenting. (medstarhealth.org)
Arteries5
- If you're at risk of an aortic aneurysm, your doctor might recommend other measures, such as medications to lower your blood pressure and relieve stress on weakened arteries. (middlesexhealth.org)
- There has been medical research that has shown a link between the hardening of the arteries and the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (simplyhealth.today)
- Many of the known risk factors for aortic aneurysms (such as smoking, hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure) act in non specific ways. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- If you're at risk of an aortic aneurysm, other measures may be recommended like medications to lower your blood pressure and reduce stress on weakened arteries. (thehealthyclues.com)
- This is generally because the aneurysm extends too close to the kidney arteries. (northorlandosurgical.com)
Graft5
- This custom medical exhibit reveals the repair surgery of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm by placement of a Gore-tex graft. (doereport.com)
- 4) Finally, if surgery is recommended, the surgeon will replace the segment of aneurysm with a dacron graft and I should be back to work in about a month. (justaskourdoctors.com)
- This graft allows the blood to go around the area of the aneurysm and avoid the risk of rupture. (northorlandosurgical.com)
- Seven patients with large abdominal aortic aneurysms had helical CT within 48 hr after transfemoral insertion of an endoluminal graft. (elsevier.com)
- Ensure at least yearly, lifelong imaging follow-up to monitor for the development of Type III endoleaks and aneurysm expansion for patients who have undergone implantation with any AFX endovascular graft. (fda.gov)
Diseases4
- Increased awareness of heightened risk of other cardiovascular diseases, including abdominal aortic aneurysms, in patients with psoriasis is also required. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- One of these diseases is abdominal aortic aneurysm. (tu-ilmenau.de)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms can be caused by diseases that cause blood vessels to become inflamed. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Among these diseases, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the 13th leading cause of death in the western world. (archive.org)
20191
- The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm market dynamics are anticipated to change in the coming years owing to the expected launch of emerging therapies such as metformin Glucophage, Ticagrelor , and others during the forecasted period 2019-2032. (northamericanreport.com)
Blood vessel6
- An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel that, if overstretched, threatens to burst and cause internal bleeding. (tu-ilmenau.de)
- If a blood clot breaks loose from the inside wall of an aneurysm and blocks a blood vessel elsewhere in your body, it can cause pain or block blood flow to the legs, toes, kidneys or abdominal organs. (middlesexhealth.org)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms are caused when the main blood vessel in the body weakens and expands. (worcsacute.nhs.uk)
- If a blood clot bursts out from the inner walls of an aneurysm and interrupts a blood vessel elsewhere in your body, it can cause pain or hinder blood flowing to the legs, toes, kidneys or abdominal organs. (thehealthyclues.com)
- Now if you have an aortic aneurysm that wasn't corrected yet it will come down to the size of the blood vessel to determine care. (insuranceforburial.com)
- The goal of aortic aneurysm treatment is to prevent rupture (bursting) of the blood vessel. (verywellhealth.com)
Elective2
- In addition, women have smaller aortas to begin with and in most aneurysm cohorts are older, have more atherosclerotic risk factors, are less likely to be anatomic candidates for endovascular repair, and do poorer after emergency or elective repair of their aneurysm. (northwestern.edu)
- Because the mortality associated with elective aneurysm repair is drastically lower than following repair of a ruptured AAA, the emphasis must be on early detection and repair prior to the occurrence of rupture. (vascular.org)
Risk for abdominal aortic a2
- Find out if you're at risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm. (memorialheartvascular.org)
- Older, long-term smokers are at especially high risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm. (pointclickcares.com)
Surgery for abdominal aortic a1
- To determine the efficacy of anticoagulant prophylaxis (with or without mechanical devices) in patients undergoing surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm. (cochrane.org)
Mortality from abdominal aortic a2
- Explaining the decrease in mortality from abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. (medscape.com)
- It is unknown what effect deprivation has upon mortality from abdominal aortic aneurysm. (healthscotland.scot)
Survival after abdominal aortic a2
- The objective of this study was to investigate whether CPET can identify patients at risk of reduced survival after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. (glhickey.com)
- Survival after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is affected by socioec" by Ziad Al Adas, Timothy J. Nypaver et al. (henryford.com)
Small abdominal aortic aneurysms2
- Greenhalgh, Roger M. / Repair of small abdominal aortic aneurysms [19] . (umn.edu)
- Growth predictors and prognosis of small abdominal aortic aneurysms. (thieme-connect.com)
Cause abdominal aortic aneurysms3
- The goal of this study is to identify genes that cause abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) by carrying out genomic analyses, including next generation DNA sequence analysis, of families with multiple affected AAA cases. (geisinger.org)
- Infections, such as a bacterial or fungal infection, may rarely cause abdominal aortic aneurysms. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Trauma, such as being in a car accident, can cause abdominal aortic aneurysms. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
Asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms1
- 2015). Surgery for small asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms. (uofmhealth.org)
20211
- This update includes a summary of information from our November 2021 advisory committee meeting and new recommendations to health care providers who treat patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) using the currently available AFX product (the AFX2 device). (fda.gov)
Symptomatic3
- Symptomatic aneurysms mandate endovascular (or open) repair regardless of size. (ctsnet.org)
- We recommend CT imaging for patients thought to have symptomatic AAA (abdominal or back pain with known AAA, risk factors for AAA, etc. (vascular.org)
- The aim of this article is to report the case of the successful endovascular treatment of symptomatic, unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm with a short proximal neck using endoanchors. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
Cerebral aneurysm3
- There are a lot of complications that could happen such as chest pain, not having the proper blood flow, other blood vessels being affected, and a cerebral aneurysm or brain aneurysm. (insuranceforburial.com)
- The traditional treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm included strict blood pressure control, with fluid restriction and antihypertensive therapy. (medscape.com)
- Double vision, reduced vision, blurred vision, or blindness are all indicators of a cerebral aneurysm. (wikihow.com)
Intracranial aneurysm1
- Absence of headache in the setting of a ruptured intracranial aneurysm is rare and probably represents amnesia for the event. (medscape.com)
Treatment20
- The Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm market report provides current treatment practices, emerging drugs, and market share of the individual therapies, current and forecasted 7MM Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm market size. (delveinsight.com)
- The Report also covers current Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm treatment practice, market drivers, market barriers, SWOT analysis, and unmet medical needs to curate the best of the opportunities and assesses the underlying potential of the market. (delveinsight.com)
- The goal of any treatment strategy is to prevent the rupture of an aneurysm by controlling its growth. (delveinsight.com)
- When AAA's are found early, treatment is usually safe, effective and the aneurysm can be treated appropriately. (vasolabs.com)
- Depending on the size and the rate at which your abdominal aortic aneurysm is growing, treatment may vary from watchful waiting to emergency surgery. (vaccinehealthcenter.com)
- Dacron mesh wrapping of an abdominal aortic aneurysm - a treatment of choice or act of despair? (viamedica.pl)
- Background: Although the incidence of patients presenting with concomitant colorectal cancer (CRC) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is low, current treatment strategies in patients with both lesions remains controversial. (elsevier.com)
- 5 Natural Sex Supplements can abdominal aortic aneurysm cause erectile dysfunction That Work Fast, Erectile Dysfunction Treatment big man penis enlargement pills Solving Sexual Troubles. (dairyxbred.com)
- If you have been advised that you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm, don't delay in seeking treatment. (northorlandosurgical.com)
- Learn more about who is at risk, the warning signs, how it is monitored and available treatment options for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. (uhhospitals.org)
- However, a larger or rapidly growing (expanding) aneurysm poses more risk of bursting (rupture), and as such, may require treatment. (cesarnahasmd.com)
- The treatment depends on the location and shape of the aneurysm and your overall health status. (carondelet.org)
- Knowing the signs of abdominal aortic aneurysm can create a crucial window of opportunity for treatment. (bestlifeonline.com)
- Transfemorally placed endoluminal grafts are currently being evaluated as an alternative to open surgery for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. (elsevier.com)
- In 1994, Dake et al first reported the use of thoracic "stent-grafts" for the treatment of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) in patients who were believed to be at excessive risk with conventional open surgery. (medscape.com)
- Endovascular treatment of the abdominal aortic aneurysm in case of adverse anatomical features of the proximal aneurysmal neck, still represents a major therapeutic challenge. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
- Treatment of a ruptured aortic aneurysm is an emergency that cannot be planned in advance. (verywellhealth.com)
- Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm - patient characteristics, x-ray findings and results of treatment. (ki.se)
- In addition Dr Linné has shown that results of treatment do not vary between screened and non-screened patients with aortic abdominal aneurysms. (ki.se)
- Dr Sartipy has shown that procalcitonin is a valuable marker when distinguishing infection from inflammation after endovascular treatment for abdominal aneurysms. (ki.se)
Pulsatile6
- On physical examination, a palpable and pulsatile abdominal mass can be noted. (wikipedia.org)
- During the physical examination, Julie finds a tender pulsatile mass and abdominal bruit upon palpation, which leads her to suspect that Mr.Jones has an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). (myamericannurse.com)
- The presence of a pulsatile abdominal mass is virtually diagnostic but is found in fewer than half of all cases. (medscape.com)
- The classical triad of pain, hypotension, and pulsatile abdominal mass due to rupture into the retroperitoneum is only seen in 25-50% of patients. (pacs.de)
- We recommend a CT scan to evaluate patients thought to have AAA presenting with recent-onset abdominal or back pain, particularly in the presence of a pulsatile epigastric mass or significant risk factors for AAA. (vascular.org)
- And when an elderly male presents with a pulsatile abdominal mass, one should suspect a rupturing abdominal aortic aneurysm. (khanacademy.org)
Incidence3
- Compared to the general population, the adjusted incidence rate ratios were significantly increased for severe psoriasis […] That's a 67% greater risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms likelihood for severe psoriasis sufferers. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- There were no data from randomised controlled trials to indicate that postoperative anticoagulation, with or without the use of mechanical devices, can safely reduce the incidence of DVT after abdominal aortic surgery. (cochrane.org)
- There is evidence that patients undergoing aortic surgery receiving β blockade have a lower incidence of perioperative myocardial infarction, 2 and a β blocker should be started preoperatively unless there are contraindications. (bmj.com)
Location of the aneurysm2
- Pain and tenderness may be felt externally, over the location of the aneurysm. (youaskmdanswers.com)
- however, approximately 10% of patients remain comatose for several days, depending on the location of the aneurysm and the amount of bleeding. (medscape.com)
Growth of abdominal aortic1
- Integrated Physiological and Biochemical Assessments for the Prediction of Growth of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Humans. (ox.ac.uk)
Complication1
- This complication of abdominal aortic aneurism alone could be an indication for repair of an aneurysm. (abdopain.com)