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What danger exists when an abdominal aneurysm is very painful?
A painful abdominal aortic aneurysm usually means that the aneurysm could burst very soon.
What is Albert Einstein's cause of death?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm which is an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
What is the icd10 code for tibial artery aneurysm?
441.4 Look for Aneurysm/Abdominal Aorta
What did Denny Doherty die from?
He died from an abdominal aneurysm
Can agent orange cause an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
yes
What is the medical term meaning localized balloon-like enlargement of the artery?
Abdominal aneurysmorrhaphy is the medical term meaning suture of an abdominal aneurysm. A localized balloonlike enlargement of an artery is an aneurysm.
How does an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm get repaired?
The infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm can be repaired through different types of surgery. The two main types of surgical repair include open repair and endovascular repair.
Why do you have to fast for an ultrasound of an abdominal aneurysm?
Yes, for six hours prior to the test.
What does the acronym AAA mean?
The acronym AAA means Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
By what measure is surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm a safe procedure?
The mortality rate for surgically treated abdominal aortic aneurysm is about 5% and increases to 50% for aneurysms that rupture. Thoracic aneurysms also have a mortality rate of about 5%
Why is abdominal ultrasound used when an abdominal aortic aneurysm is suspected?
it can be readily identified and monitored with ultrasound before acute complications result.
What does the medical abbreviation AAA mean?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm, sometimes called a "triple A."
