Glossary/Aortic Disease

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

An aneurysm in the section of the aorta that passes through the abdomen, usually below the renal arteries. More common in men over 65 and smokers. Can be treated with open surgical repair or endovascular stent grafting (EVAR).

Definition

What is abdominal aortic aneurysm?

An aneurysm in the section of the aorta that passes through the abdomen, usually below the renal arteries. More common in men over 65 and smokers. Can be treated with open surgical repair or endovascular stent grafting (EVAR).

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Aortic Aneurysm
An abnormal bulging or dilation of the aorta, the body's largest artery. Can occur in the thoraci...
EVAR
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. A minimally invasive procedure to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms ...
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