Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal aortic aneurysm refers to a critical disease condition caused in the lower aortic area. Typically enlargement of this major aortic segment is observed in such condition. Due to the importance of this aorta as a premier source of blood supply medium any rupture can become life threatening. At each step the treatment contains medication and proper monitoring of the situation and surgery is generally delayed till the condition becomes worst for the patient or any life risk circumstances arises. Emergency surgery in this regard always remains chancy.

Disease Statistics

The higher incidence of AAA in the north of Sweden corresponds well with reported CHD patterns. The incidence of AAA in the population did not increase significantly over time, in contrast to the increasing intervention rates.

Disease Statistics

Aortic aneurysms were the primary cause of 10,597 deaths and a contributing cause in more than 17,215 deaths in the United States in 2009.About two-thirds of people who have an aortic dissection are male. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men aged 65–75 years who have ever smoked should get an ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms, even if they have no symptoms.