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Abdominal aortic aneurysms: pre- and post-procedural imaging.
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  • Richard L Hallett
  • Brant W Ullery, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, Portland, OR, USA.
  • Dominik Fleischmann
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2018
Keywords
  • Abdominal aorta,
  • Aneurysm,
  • Aneurysm surveillance,
  • Aorta,
  • Endograft,
  • Endoleak,
  • cards
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Abstract

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a relatively common, potentially life-threatening disorder. Rupture of AAA is potentially catastrophic with high mortality. Intervention for AAA is indicated when the aneurysm reaches 5.0-5.5 cm or more, when symptomatic, or when increasing in size > 10 mm/year. AAA can be accurately assessed by cross-sectional imaging including computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance angiography. Current options for intervention in AAA patients include open surgery and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), with EVAR becoming more prevalent over time. Cross-sectional imaging plays a crucial role in AAA surveillance, pre-procedural assessment, and post-EVAR management. This paper will discuss the current role of imaging in the assessment of AAA patients prior to intervention, in evaluation of procedural complications, and in long-term follow-up of EVAR patients.

Clinical Institute
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty
Cardiology
Specialty
Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research + Data Science (CARDS)
Citation Information
Richard L Hallett, Brant W Ullery and Dominik Fleischmann. "Abdominal aortic aneurysms: pre- and post-procedural imaging." (2018)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/brantw-ullery/14/