Aortic Aneurysm (cont.)
Medical Author:
Shabir Bhimji, MD
Coauthor:
Bryan Hoynak, MD
Coauthor:
Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C
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Alan D Forker, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Anthony Anker, MD, FAAEM
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) represent a degenerative process of the abdominal aorta that is often attributed to atherosclerosis; however, the exact cause is not known. A familiar clustering of AAAs has been noted in 15-25% of patients undergoing repair of the problem.
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