Baylor College of Medicine4 年
Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
Individuals with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms usually do not have symptoms. Aneurysms are commonly found incidentally. It is possible that as the aneurysm enlarges and compresses surrounding ...
Baylor College of Medicine4 年
Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aortic wall may continue to further expand or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the ...
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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts: Who needs screening for an aortic aneurysm
About three-quarters of all aortic aneurysms occur in the center of the body, below the kidneys. Known as abdominal aortic ..