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Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... Annual rupture risk ... aortic aneurysm ... Guidelines for the treatment ... of abdominal aortic
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... Risk factors include ... Due to the risk ... for increased diameter ... #Aortic #Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Rupture Risks, Diagnosis and Management

#Abdominal #Aortic #Aneurysm #Rupture #Risks #Diagnosis #Management #Diameter #AAA
Abdominal Aortic ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Rupture #Risks ... Diagnosis #Management #Diameter ... #AAA
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM 

SURGICAL repair (standard) for men with AAA ≥ 5.5 cm or > 4.0
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ... ) for men with AAA ... increase in 1.0 cm in diameter ... Annual RISK for ... rupture: 0% for AAAs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
(>5%): - Aortic ... Diabetes regimen ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal