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Coagulopathy and abdominal aortic aneurysm

E J Gibney1, D Bouchier-Hayes

  • 1Department of Surgery, RCSI, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

European Journal of Vascular Surgery
|December 1, 1990
PubMed

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Coagulopathy, a blood clotting disorder, is linked to abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) at all stages: intact, ruptured, or repaired. This review explores this connection and current AAA management approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Hematology
  • Aortic Diseases

Background:

  • Coagulopathy, a disorder affecting blood clotting, is increasingly recognized in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).
  • The association exists across intact, ruptured, and repaired AAA states, indicating a complex interplay.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on coagulopathy in abdominal aortic aneurysms.
  • To examine the clinical significance of this association.
  • To outline contemporary management strategies for AAA patients with coagulopathy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies investigating AAA and coagulopathy.
  • Analysis of clinical data regarding the impact of coagulopathy on AAA outcomes.
  • Synthesis of evidence on current treatment protocols.

Main Results:

  • Evidence confirms a significant association between coagulopathy and AAAs.
  • Coagulopathy can influence AAA rupture risk, surgical outcomes, and post-procedural complications.
  • Management strategies require tailored approaches considering the coagulation status.

Conclusions:

  • Coagulopathy is an important clinical consideration in all phases of abdominal aortic aneurysm disease.
  • Early recognition and management of coagulopathy can improve patient outcomes.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for optimizing care.

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