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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) |
 | | Aneurysms between 4 and 5 cm (1.5 - 2 in) wide may be treated with surgery if you and your doctor determine that is the best course of treatment. | | | If you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that does not need to be treated by surgery at this time, keep regular appointments for ultrasound scans of the aneurysm to monitor it for changes in size. | | | If the aneurysm is about to rupture, it may hurt or feel tender when pressed. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/a/abaortic.htm
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| | eMedicine - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm : Article by William Pearce, MD |
| | Most clinically significant aneurysms are palpable upon routine physical examination; however, the sensitivity of the technique is based on the experience of the examiner, the size of the aneurysm, and the size of the patient. | | | These aneurysms are associated with retroperitoneal fibrosis and adhesion of the duodenum and fibrosis (see Image 7). | | | 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. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3443.htm
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| | USC Center for Vascular Care |
| | Some aneurysms are found during evaluation of pain in the back or side that can occur as the aneurysm grows and presses on the spinal column and nearby nerves. | | | Stent grafting may be a more prudent approach to treating AAA's of “high-risk” patients who are not able to tolerate the traditional method of repair. | | | Aneurysms can also cause pain from pressure on nearby organs or nerves. |
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http://www.surgery.usc.edu/divisions/vas/abdominalaorticaneurysm.html
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | Unless there is prohibitive surgical risk, aortic graft is a safe and standard technique in the treatment of aortic aneurysm. | | | In contrast, there is a paucity of literature on aortic aneurysm in Asian publications, making the question of whether this condition is being recognized more frequently remain unanswered. | | | The technique is of particular use in detecting tortuosity of the aorta. |
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http://www.fcmsdocs.org/Conference/8th/8abdominalaortic.html
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| | EMR Textbook - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | However, angiography is useful for defining the anatomy of the aorta, preoperatively, in patients with AAA. | | | AAAs are an important cause of acute cardiovascular collapse, abdominal pain, back pain, and death in the elderly population. | | | Abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery in over 75 years old patients. |
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http://www.thrombosis-consult.com/articles/Textbook/79_abdominalaorticaneurysm.htm
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| | [Clinical Preventive Services] Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | Among 13 large case-series of surgery for nonruptured aneurysms published since 1980, overall surgical mortality was 4% (range 1.4-6.5%); mortality during emergency surgery for rupture is much higher, averaging 49% (range 23-69%).3 Mortality after elective surgery is often due to underlying cardiovascular disease in patients with AAA. | | | Abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: a literature review and ratings of appropriateness and necessity. | | | Risk of elective surgery must be balanced against the risk of rupture of an untreated aneurysm, which is directly related to aneurysm size. |
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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/gcps0016.html
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| | Aortic aneurysm - abdominal, thoracic symptoms and treatment |
| | If a thoracic aortic aneurysm ruptures, it causes excruciating pain high in the back and often in the chest and arms. | | | However, there is no other treatment and an untreated ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is always fatal. | | | The surgical procedure involves replacing the part of the aorta affected by the aneurysm with a synthetic graft — a tube made out of an elastic material with properties very similar to that of a normal healthy aorta. |
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http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/aortic_aneurysm.html
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| | VascularWeb: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most often found when a physician is performing an imaging test, such as an ultrasound, for another condition. | | | The pressure from blood flowing through your abdominal aorta can cause a weakened part of the aorta to bulge, much like a balloon. | | | If you also have high blood pressure, your physician may prescribe blood pressure medication to lower your blood pressure and lower the pressure on the weakened area of the aneurysm. |
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http://www.vascularweb.org/_CONTRIBUTION_PAGES/Patient_Information/NorthPoint/Abdominal_Aortic_Aneursym.html
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| | Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | The role of endovascular grafting technique in the treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. | | | In the case of the bifurcated graft, the contralateral femoral artery is accessed with a needle puncture followed by the placement of a sheath with a catheter that has a snare system. | | | The implant was successful, and since then UCLA has maintained the lead, with the largest single institutional experience using this new, less invasive technique. |
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| | Treatment Considerations related to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | Repair of these aneurysms can usually be accomplished with traditional abdominal surgery or with the newer endovascular surgical techniques. | | | The risks and benefits of surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysms differ from those for thoracic aortic aneurysms. | | | The risks involved with surgery outweigh the risk of the aneurysm rupturing. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/aortic-aneurysm/abdominaltreatment.html
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms - AAA |
| | Sometimes the aneurysm is first discovered when this pain is investigated. | | | About 1 in 100 will have a large aneurysm requiring surgery. | | | Your surgeon will discuss any special risks of surgery in your particular case with you. |
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http://www.vascularsociety.org.uk/patient/aaa.html
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | Many patients describe this pain as the sensation of being shot in the abdomen by an arrow. | | | Most patients however, experience a severe abdominal pain just below the breast bone which radiates into the back. | | | Newer techniques of endovascular repair are available for selected patients and this can be determined by my surgeon. |
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http://www.justaskourdoctors.com/medical-detail.asp?id=1
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| | USNews.com: Health: In Brief: Heart, Stroke, and Vascular Health: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (12/7/04) |
| | What the study means to you: Endovascular aneurysm repair, the less-invasive technique, seems to work better in the short term, but the researchers say it's too early to recommend this surgery for everyone with a large aneurysm. | | | But patients who had endovascular aneurysm repair, the less-invasive technique, needed more other surgeries done. | | | What they found: The less invasive surgery worked better in the short term; 1.7 percent of patients who had the less invasive surgery died within 30 days, compared with 4.7 percent of patients who had open surgery. |
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http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/briefs/heart/hb041207.htm
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | Since it is hard to avoid stress, learn to control it with such techniques as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, meditation, and biofeedback. | | | You'll probably need tests to determine the location and size of the aneurysm, and you may need surgery to remove it. | | | Follow your doctor's instructions for controlling your blood pressure; and ask your doctor to teach you or a family member how to take your pressure. |
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery - SCA |
| | Within the last five years a new approach to treating aortic aneurysms has been developed. | | | This is a minimally endoscopic invasive approach that was pioneered by Surgical Care Associates in this area. | | | Treatment of this disease has been ongoing for many years through open surgical repair of the dilated artery. |
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http://www.aorticaneurysm.com
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| | Aneurysm Center - HeartCenterOnline: |
| | All of our patient guides are edited by our Physician Advisory Board. | | | Take one of our quizzes to test your health knowledge and learn something new: | | | Click on any term below to read our complete patient education guide. |
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http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/aneurysm
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| | Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| | Morbidity of conventional open aneurysm surgery related to: | | | Showed no improvement in overall mortality for those offered early surgery | | | With a symptomatic popliteal aneurysm 20% patients will undergo an amputation |
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http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/system/vascular/aaa.htm
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm [May 1996; 27-3] |
| | They conclude (rightly) that although their study seems positive, a much larger multi-centre study would be needed to demonstrate unequivocal benefits or cost-effectiveness. | | | This is a commendable study, and there is much more information than can be summarised here. | | | In a follow-up period of up to five years, 38 of the 88 patients died: no patient died from ruptured AAA. |
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | The outcome usually is good when an aneurysm is monitored carefully and if surgical repair is performed before the aorta ruptures. | | | The goal of treatment is timely surgical intervention before complications develop. | | | Symptomatic aneurysms require surgical treatment to prevent complications. |
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http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/2400/2455.asp?index=9513
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| | Aneurysm, Aortic |
| | Then a patient's doctor will want to check it regularly to see if it's enlarging. | | | Pain in the area of an aneurysm is a common symptom. | | | Aneurysms may also be due to an inherited disease such as the Marfan syndrome. |
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Page 1 - HeartCenterOnline: |
| | However, an AAA can be treated surgically or with less invasive techniques if detected before it ruptures. | | | These techniques have a good success rate, so it is very important to identify and treat an AAA before rupture. | | | When an aneurysm ruptures, it can result in massive internal bleeding and acute symptoms. |
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http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/aneurysm/abdominalaorticaneurysm.cfm
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| | Dr. Koop - Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. | | | The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. | | | Rupture occurs more frequently in patients with larger aneurysms. |
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http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/000162.html
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair |
| | If the AAA becomes large or ruptures, surgery is necessary. | | | The aneurysm is causing physical symptoms, such as abdominal pain. | | | Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most often a result of atherosclerosis combined with high blood pressure. |
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http://realmedicine.org/HealthInfoLib/HGArticle.aspx?ArticleID=14775
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | If a person does not quite meet the criteria for surgery they should be followed and have their blood pressure aggressively treated. | | | There are intravascular stents available for people with aortic aneurysms but they are being done at few centers in select patients. | | | What are some of the treatments for this aneurysm as a function of size of the aneurysm? |
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Cardio/messages/33966a.html
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | In this movie, the chest wall and spine were removed and the aorta was highlighted through segmentation. | | | The patient has an abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring approximately 10 cm in diameter. | | | The original trans axial section 84 slice Toshiba Helical CT data set of a patient with an abominal aortic aneurysm. |
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http://dpi.radiology.uiowa.edu/nlm/app/aorta/aaa/aaa.html
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| | Spine-health.com, Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| | If the blood loss is large enough, it will lead to hypotension (low blood pressure), unconsciousness, or death. | | | While low back pain rarely radiates to the abdomen, abdominal disorders can often extend to the back and be felt as acute low back pain. | | | This process happens in an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which represents an enlargement of the aorta (large artery) in the abdomen. |
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http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/overview/lumbar/misc/misc04.html
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| | Abdominal aortic aneurysm definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Abdominal aortic aneurysm definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Learn about abdominal aortic aneurysms including how they tend to develop, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, how they are repaired, and what happens if they rupture | | | The aneurysm weakens the wall of the aorta and can end in the aorta rupturing with catastrophic consequences. |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6750
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| | Information on Abdominal aortic aneurysm produced by medical doctors |
| | Information on Abdominal aortic aneurysm produced by medical doctors | | | An aortic aneurysm involves the aorta, one of the large arteries that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. | | | How is an abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosed clinically? |
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http://www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_aortic_aneurysm/article.htm
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| | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| | Associated with Atherosclerosis in only 25% of patients | | | This is one page of 6 in this chapter, 150 in this book, and 4645 in the Family Practice Notebook. | | | Age over 60 years accounts for 75% of aneurysms |
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