Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Resident Survival Guide

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Ramyar Ghandriz MD[3]

Synonyms and keywords: Abdominal aneurysm, aortic; aortic aneurysm, abdominal; AAA; triple A

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Screening[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Abdominal X Ray | Ultrasound | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• Aorta
• Aortic dissection
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm
• Syphilitic aortitis
• Acute aortic syndrome
• Penetrating atherosclerotic aortic ulcer
• Aortic intramural hematoma‎‎
• Aortic rupture
  

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