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2024年10月4日 · Aortic aneurysms are focal or diffuse dilatations of the aorta involving all three aortic wall layers. Most aneurysms are caused by atherosclerosis, whilst trauma, infection, and genetic syndromes are other causes. The broad term aortic aneurysm is usually reserved for pathology discussion. More specific anatomic and radiologic discussion is ...

2023年4月21日 · An aortic aneurysm is a bulge that occurs in the wall of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The aorta carries blood from the heart to the body. Aortic aneurysms can occur anywhere in the aorta. They may be tube shaped or round. Aortic aneurysms include: Abdominal aortic aneurysm.

2020年8月12日 · Aneurysm rupture was seen as an inevitable consequence of aortic/arterial dilatation. In fact, the aneurysm wall is characterised by the presence of fragmented elastin, calcifications and sclerosis of the middle layer.

2023年4月25日 · When an aneurysm occurs in the chest, it's called a thoracic aortic aneurysm. If an aneurysm forms between the upper and lower parts of the aorta, it's called a thoracoabdominal aneurysm. A thoracic aneurysm may be round or tube-shaped.

2022年3月24日 · Aortic aneurysms are balloon-like bulges that occur in the aorta, the main artery carrying oxygen-rich blood to your body. The aorta has thick walls that stand up to normal blood pressure. However, certain medical problems, genetic conditions, and trauma can damage or weaken these walls.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are defined as focal dilatations of the abdominal aorta that are 50% greater than the proximal normal segment or when it is more than 3 cm in maximum diameter. The early diagnosis and treatment is very important to …