Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common and deadly problem. The aortic diameter increases in association with a complex remodeling process that includes changes in the structure and content of ...

In patients who are stable, computed tomography will continue to be used to evaluate the extent of the aneurysm and identify a leak. Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) present an important diagnostic ...

Atherosclerotic plaques are a feature of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Atherosclerosis and AAA appear to share similar risk factors. These observations have led to the conclusion that AAAs ...

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Identifying risk factors for aortic aneurysms in Loeys-Dietz patients has been a central focus of research, says Elena MacFarlane, Ph.D., assistant professor of genetic medicine at Johns Hopkins ...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Sep. 25, 2024 — Intermittent hypoxia caused by obstructive sleep apnea increased the susceptibility of mice to develop ...

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