However, sometimes they rupture and symptoms of rupture include ... Doctors often consider it safer to monitor smaller aneurysms with regular abdominal ultrasounds than treating.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common and deadly problem. The aortic diameter increases in association with a complex remodeling process that includes changes in the structure and content of ...

This study demonstrates that global or adipose tissue-specific knockout of CIDEC/FSP27 significantly reduces AAA incidence ...

whether they have symptoms or not. High blood cholesterol and hardening of the arteries also heighten risk. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most common in men and adults 65 and older. They are also ...