ALLMedicine™ Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Center

Apr 9th, 2021 - To evaluate the impact of elective endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) on the carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and central pressure waveform, through 1-year follow-up. A tonometric device was used to measure cfPWV and estimate the centr...

Apr 9th, 2021 - We present a ruptured pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repaired with a complex three-vessel chimney EVAR (ChEVAR). This technique allows for rapid sealing of the aneurysm with branch preservation and avoids complex open aortic surgery. Th...

Apr 7th, 2021 - The post-implantation syndrome may occur shortly after endovascular aneurysm repair in patients treated for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Different types of biomaterials may provoke varying inflammatory responses in patients receiving different endog...

Apr 7th, 2021 - . Metformin is a commonly used drug in diabetes mellitus treatment. Recently it has been suggested that the use of metformin on diabetes mellitus patients may lower the prevalence and slow the progression of AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) as well...

Apr 6th, 2021 - Although randomized studies have revealed the long-term outcomes of the endovascular repair (ER) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) compared to open repair (OR), there is controversy surrounding chronic renal decline (CRD) after ER. This study rev...

Mar 30th, 2021 - The 2021 guidelines primary panel selected clinically relevant questions and produced updated recommendations, on the basis of important new findings emerging since the 2016 guidelines. In subjects with clinical atherosclerosis, abdominal aortic a...

Dec 10th, 2019 - 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 decades among screened men 65 years or older in various European countries. The c...

Jun 19th, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends one-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with ultrasonography in men ages 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked.

Dec 31st, 2017 - 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-specific factors influence anticipated life expectancy, operative risk, and need to in.

Dec 22nd, 2017 - 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-specific factors influence anticipated life expectancy, operative risk, and need to in...

Apr 9th, 2021 - To evaluate the impact of elective endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) on the carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) and central pressure waveform, through 1-year follow-up. A tonometric device was used to measure cfPWV and estimate the centr...

Apr 9th, 2021 - We present a ruptured pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repaired with a complex three-vessel chimney EVAR (ChEVAR). This technique allows for rapid sealing of the aneurysm with branch preservation and avoids complex open aortic surgery. Th...

Apr 7th, 2021 - The post-implantation syndrome may occur shortly after endovascular aneurysm repair in patients treated for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Different types of biomaterials may provoke varying inflammatory responses in patients receiving different endog...

Apr 7th, 2021 - . Metformin is a commonly used drug in diabetes mellitus treatment. Recently it has been suggested that the use of metformin on diabetes mellitus patients may lower the prevalence and slow the progression of AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) as well...

Apr 6th, 2021 - Although randomized studies have revealed the long-term outcomes of the endovascular repair (ER) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) compared to open repair (OR), there is controversy surrounding chronic renal decline (CRD) after ER. This study rev...

Oct 22nd, 2020 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - 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)...

Sep 30th, 2020 - NICE comments that evidence suggests smoking increases the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture and so people with an AAA who smoke should be referred to a stop smoking service. NICE also recommends ensuring those with an AAA who have hyperte...

Sep 30th, 2020 - The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) states the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) is falling. However, these often asymptomatic balloon-like expansions are at risk of rupture, potentially leading to catastrophi...

Sep 30th, 2020 - NICE advises clinicians to think about the possibility of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in people with: Your Peers Chose: Constipation 0% New onset abdominal pain 0% Frequent bloating 0% NICE advises thinking about the possibility of ruptur...

Feb 4th, 2020 - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The maximal diameter of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and the presence of an intraluminal thrombus (ILT) are both independent predictors of faster aneurysm growth, according to a new study. "Such findings provide a...