Abdominal aortic aneurysm: update on pathogenesis and medical treatments
J Golledge - Nature Reviews Cardiology, 2019 - nature.com
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture is an important cause of death in adults. Currently,
the only treatment for AAA is open or endovascular surgical repair. In most parts of the …
the only treatment for AAA is open or endovascular surgical repair. In most parts of the …
Understanding the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms
An aortic aneurysm is a dilatation in which the aortic diameter is≥ 3.0 cm. If left untreated,
the aortic wall continues to weaken and becomes unable to withstand the forces of the …
the aortic wall continues to weaken and becomes unable to withstand the forces of the …
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: US preventive services task force recommendation statement
Importance An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is typically defined as aortic enlargement
with a diameter of 3.0 cm or larger. The prevalence of AAA has declined over the past 2 …
with a diameter of 3.0 cm or larger. The prevalence of AAA has declined over the past 2 …
[HTML][HTML] The Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines on the care of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Background Decision-making related to the care of patients with an abdominal aortic
aneurysm (AAA) is complex. Aneurysms present with varying risks of rupture, and patient …
aneurysm (AAA) is complex. Aneurysms present with varying risks of rupture, and patient …
British Thoracic Society guideline on pulmonary rehabilitation in adults: accredited by NICE
Aim Pulmonary rehabilitation has established itself as a key management strategy in people
with chronic respiratory disease. The role of pulmonary rehabilitation has recently been …
with chronic respiratory disease. The role of pulmonary rehabilitation has recently been …
[HTML][HTML] Complications of endovascular aneurysm repair of the thoracic and abdominal aorta: evaluation and management
D Daye, TG Walker - Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In recent decades, endovascular aneurysm repair or endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has
become an acceptable alternative to open surgery for the treatment of thoracic and …
become an acceptable alternative to open surgery for the treatment of thoracic and …
[HTML][HTML] A randomized controlled trial of endovascular aneurysm repair versus open surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms in low-to moderate-risk patients
JP Becquemin, JC Pillet, F Lescalie, M Sapoval… - Journal of vascular …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Several studies, including three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), have
shown that endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) offered better …
shown that endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) offered better …
Endovascular repair versus open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Objective: Randomized comparison of endovascular repair (EVAR) with open repair (OR) in
patients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA). Background: Despite advances …
patients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA). Background: Despite advances …
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement
ML LeFevre… - Annals of internal …, 2014 - acpjournals.org
Description: Update of the 2005 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
recommendation on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods: The USPSTF …
recommendation on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods: The USPSTF …
Variations in abdominal aortic aneurysm care: a report from the International Consortium of Vascular Registries
Background: This project by the ICVR (International Consortium of Vascular Registries), a
collaboration of 11 vascular surgical quality registries, was designed to evaluate …
collaboration of 11 vascular surgical quality registries, was designed to evaluate …