Subscribe to this tag Study Compares Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Methods
Health - October 13, 2009
Ongoing research finds better short-term results for endovascular repair than for open surgery
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Adding a Stent May Help Resolve Brain Aneurysm
Health - August 25, 2009
Enhanced embolization procedure is a viable option, study suggests
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Fewer Dying Now From Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Health - July 6, 2009
Researchers credit better postoperative care for the improvement
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Too Few Screened for Abdominal Aneurysm, Study Says
Health - April 24, 2009
Potentially life-threatening condition often goes undetected until rupture
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Aneurysms in 2nd Generation May Not Come Early
Health - February 23, 2009
In fact, ruptures tend to occur later in life, large study finds
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Brain Aneurysm Rupture Risk Tied to Location, Size
Health - September 25, 2008
Those greater than 13 millimeters in width twice as likely to burst, study finds
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Black Men Less Likely to Choose Elective Stomach Aorta Surgery
Health - May 20, 2008
White men more likely to have operation before emergency procedure is needed
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Managing Aortic Aneurysms
Health - September 26, 2006
At least one evaluation should include a scan of both the chest and the abdomen.
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Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Health - September 26, 2006
Once an aneurysm develops along the aorta, it will not disappear or reduce in size on its own.
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Aortic Aneurysm Tests
Health - September 26, 2006
In most cases, aortic aneurysms are found with medical tests such as chest X-rays or chest CT scans.
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Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms
Health - September 26, 2006
Most people with a thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysm have no symptoms.
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Preventing Aortic Aneurysms
Health - September 26, 2006
The best prevention for aneurysms is to follow a healthful lifestyle.
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Aortic Aneurysm Overview
Health - September 6, 2006
An aortic aneurysm is a localized widening or ballooning of the body's largest artery, the aorta.
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