The small abdominal aortic aneurysm

Golledge, J., Muller, J., and Norman, P.E. (2007) The small abdominal aortic aneurysm. Italian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 14 (3). pp. 257-262.

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Abstract

Small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are increasingly being identified in developed countries with widespread use of abdominal imaging. In this review we describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, natural history and management of this problem. Present evidence suggests that small aortic aneurysms should be managed conservatively with ultrasound surveillance and cardiovascular risk factor reduction. Trials of endovascular treatment of small AAAs are underway but equally important are studies of drug-based therapies for AAA which are presently deficient.

Item ID: 2458
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1827-1847
Keywords: abdominal aortic aneurysm; endovascular surgical procedures
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Date Deposited: 20 Jul 2009 23:57
FoR Codes: 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1102 Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology > 110201 Cardiology (incl Cardiovascular Diseases) @ 100%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9201 Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) > 920103 Cardiovascular System and Diseases @ 100%
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