An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...
How do the results of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) compare with those after an open surgical procedure? To answer this question, the investigators conducted a randomized ...
Circulating levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite generated by the gut microbiome, is associated with an increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) independent of other ...
Six hundred fifty-one male patients attending six consultant-led cardiology clinics at Belfast City Hospital from August 2004 to February 2006 received an invitation to be screened for AAA. This was ...
Elevated circulating trimethylamine N-oxide was also linked to recommended surgical intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysms. HealthDay News — Elevated circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) ...
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially life-threatening condition that often develops silently. An AAA occurs when the abdominal portion of the aorta—the body’s largest artery—becomes ...