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  2. Acute aortic syndrome - Wikipedia

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    AAS is life-threatening, with a high mortality rate if appearing acutely, reduced only when diagnosed early and treated by a surgeon with considerable expertise. [3] If patients survive acute presentation, within three to five years 30% will develop complications and require close follow-up. [3]

  3. Aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    Rupture may be the first sign of AAA. Once an aneurysm has ruptured, it presents with classic symptoms of abdominal pain which is severe, constant, and radiating to the back. [8] The diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm can be confirmed by the use of ultrasound. Rupture may be indicated by the presence of free fluid in the abdomen.

  4. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than normal. [1] An AAA usually causes no symptoms, except during rupture. [1] Occasionally, abdominal, back, or leg pain may occur. [2] Large aneurysms can sometimes be felt by pushing on the ...

  5. Inferior vena cava syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is a very rare constellation of symptoms resulting from either obstruction or stenosis of the inferior vena cava. It can be caused by physical invasion or compression by a pathological process, or by thrombosis within the vein itself. It can also occur during pregnancy. Symptoms including high venous pressure ...

  6. Quadricuspid aortic valve - Wikipedia

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    Quadricuspid aortic valves are very rare cardiac valvular anomalies with a prevalence of 0.013% to 0.043% of cardiac cases [4] and a prevalence of 1 in 6000 patients that undertake aortic valve surgery. [5] There is a slight male predominance in all of the cases, and the mean age is 50.7. [5]

  7. These Foods Can Help Ease Chronic Pain, New Research Suggests

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    21% of Americans have chronic pain. A new study found that diets rich in vegetables, fruits, grains, lean proteins, and dairy was linked to less chronic pain.

  8. Nutcracker syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of NCS are all derived from the outflow obstruction of the left renal vein. The compression causes renal vein hypertension, leading to hematuria (which can lead to anemia) [4] and abdominal pain (classically left flank or pelvic pain). [5] The abdominal pain may improve or worsen depending on positioning. [5]

  9. Cheap and deadly: Why vehicle terror attacks like the Bourbon ...

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    Experts say vehicle-based attacks are simple for a 'lone wolf' terrorist to plan and execute, and challenging for authorities to prevent.