This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA ... additional stent grafts may be placed to ensure that the aneurysm is completely excluded. x-rays and/or intravascular ultrasound ...

Because an abdominal aortic aneurysm typically develops without ... it's advisable to undergo regular ultrasound examinations of the abdominal cavity. This public health measure serves as a ...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may also be used. An abdominal ultrasound is recommended to screen men for aortic aneurysms. If an aneurysm smaller than 5.5 centimeters (cm) in diameter is found ...

AAA screening is the simplest and best way to find out if you have an aneurysm, and all Ayrshire and Arran men aged 65 years ...

A machine learning algorithm can assess abdominal aortic calcification level during a vertebral fracture assessment. The percentage of adults with major adverse CV events rose with higher ...

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is urging men over 65 to attend their abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening appointments.

The aorta continues on down to the descending aorta that further supplies blood to the rest of your body. An ascending or aortic arch aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic ...