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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

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Screening

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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

## Treatment

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention

## Case Studies

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Case #1

## Related Chapters

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

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