Dr. Roach: AAA screening only applies to patients who are at a high risk
The usual recommendations of screening for men include those between 65-75 who have smoked. An ultrasound is a great ...
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Jolted awake at 2 a.m., his aorta had torn
Roy and Kim Reid started a Memorial Day weekend with dinner and a movie at home. When Kim went to bed, Roy decided to watch ...
Baylor College of Medicine4y
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The iliac arteries carry blood to lower parts of the body and to the legs. Sometimes with aging or other changes, a section of the aorta may weaken and begin to bulge. This bulge can enlarge over time ...
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Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
The aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane ... A unique risk of this particular surgery is paralysis of the legs. To help prevent this from happening, a very tiny drain will be ...
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Saving lives
According to the American Heart Association, an abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when the large blood vessel responsible for supplying blood to the abdomen, pelvis and legs becomes enlarged. A ...