abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Int J Angiol

OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms may be useful to decrease mortality related to rupture. We conducted a study to assess the prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms in southern Brazil and to define risk factors associated with high prevalence of this disorder

still undergoing non-interrupting modification and improve-ment. Most of the first and second generation devices were abandoned, and even with U.S. Food and Drug Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR)for anatomically suitable abdominal aorticaneurysms (AAAs) has gained wide acceptance in the past

Coxiella burnetii is a rare cause of chronic infection that most frequently presents as endocarditis. We report a case of C burnetii causing an infected abdominal aortic aneurysm with contiguous lumbar osteomyelitis resulting in spinal cord compromise. The diagnosis was established by serologic

permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Accumulating evidence has suggested that receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is involved in the development and progression of human abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs

The purpose of these authors ’ study was to analyze their center’s experience with orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) with particular attention to corticosteroid dosing, hemodynamic parameters, and aneurysm growth rate. A retrospective review of all patients

Newer, minimally invasive catheter-based endovascular technology utilizing stent grafts are currently being evaluated for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. A retrospective review of all (3 years) consecutive, non-ruptured elective AAA repairs was undertaken to document the results of AAA

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is commonly fatal, with an overall mortality rate of 65%.1 The mortality rate for patients who survive to reach hospital and undergo emer-gency surgery is 36%, compared with 6 % for elective repair.2 Epidemiology and natural history Abdominal aortic

is a relatively common and often fatal condition that primarily affects older patients. AAAs and aortic dissections are responsible for at least 15,000 deaths yearly and in 2000 were the 10th leading cause of death in white men 65 to 74 years of age in the United States.1 With an aging population

man with abdominal distension IMAGING CASE HISTORY An 83-year-old man with a history of hypertension and diabetes presented at our emergency department with abdominal pain as well as distension for 2 weeks. On physical examination, the patient was found to be having mild tenderness in mid