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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine

Context:

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) disproportionately impact elderly men, presenting a complex multifactorial pathogenesis.
  • Despite advancements, significant knowledge gaps persist regarding AAA development and progression.
  • AAA rupture carries a high mortality rate, underscoring the need for effective management strategies.

Purpose:

  • To review the current understanding of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) pathogenesis, natural history, and management.
  • To emphasize the importance of screening and tailored interventions for AAA, including in women.
  • To discuss future therapeutic avenues for AAA.

Summary:

  • AAA pathogenesis is complex and multifactorial, with progressive expansion leading to potentially fatal rupture.
  • Screening and regular follow-up are vital for AAA prevention, with specific considerations for women due to poorer prognosis.
  • Management involves limiting expansion, treating risk factors, and surgical repair based on size and anatomy, with future cell/gene therapies explored.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical need for AAA screening programs, particularly extending them to include women.
  • Informs clinical decision-making regarding the optimal timing and type of intervention for AAA repair.
  • Provides a foundation for future research into novel AAA therapies targeting the aneurysmal wall.