enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdominal_aortic_aneurysm

    An intervention is often recommended if the aneurysm grows more than 1 cm per year or it is bigger than 5.5 cm. [52] Repair is also indicated for symptomatic aneurysms. Ten years after open AAA repair, the overall survival rate was 59%. [53] Mycotic abdominal aorta aneurysm (MAAA) is a rare and life-threatening condition.

  3. Aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_aneurysm

    For abdominal aneurysms, the current treatment guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysms suggest elective surgical repair when the diameter of the aneurysm is greater than 5 cm (2 in). However, recent data on patients aged 60–76 suggest medical management for abdominal aneurysms with a diameter of less than 5.5 cm (2 in). [27]

  4. Aortic valve repair - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_valve_repair

    Life expectancy may be limited by severe aortic regurgitation. The aneurysm of the ascending aorta may also become so large that it can develop rupture or dissection as life-threatening complications. [citation needed] The operation must address the aneurysm by replacing the enlarged part of the aorta.

  5. Open aortic surgery - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_aortic_surgery

    In 2003, OAS was surpassed by endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) as the most common technique for repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms in the United States. [1] Depending on the extent of the aorta repaired, an open aortic operation may be called an Infrarenal aortic repair, a Thoracic aortic repair, or a Thoracoabdominal aortic repair. A ...

  6. 12 procedures later, woman learns to walk and talk again ...

    www.aol.com/12-procedures-later-woman-learns...

    According to Barron, women are at a slightly higher risk for ruptured brain aneurysms than men, and smoking can also increase the risk of having an aneurysm rupture. Smith said that after her ...

  7. Vascular surgery - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vascular_surgery

    Found reduced mortality after screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms in the UK. [38] UK Small Aneurysm Trial: 1090: AAA 4–5.5 cm; Immediate surgery vs. ultrasound surveillance (and treatment for rapid expansion or AAA >5.5); 30-day mortality after elective AAA repair is 5.8%. No difference in survival. [39] ADAM VA Cooperative Group Trial ...

  8. Aortic rupture - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_rupture

    The most common cause is an abdominal aortic aneurysm that has ruptured spontaneously. Aortic rupture is distinct from aortic dissection , which is a tear through the inner wall of the aorta that can block the flow of blood through the aorta to the heart or abdominal organs .

  9. ‘Beloved’ TV news anchor Ana Orsini dies suddenly at 28 ...

    www.aol.com/news/tributes-pour-beloved-tv-news...

    Ana Orsini, who hosted the flagship morning show on the CBS affiliate KOLD News 13 in Tucson, Ariz., passed away last week after suffering a brain aneurysm, according to the station.