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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized infrarenal aorta dilation.
  • Risk factors include smoking, male sex, and family history; it is most common in men over 65.
  • AAA involves aortic wall structural changes, leading to potential rupture and high mortality (65-85%).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
  • To highlight the importance of early detection and risk assessment for AAA rupture.
  • To discuss current treatment options for AAA.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of AAA pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical management.
  • Analysis of risk factors and diagnostic imaging techniques (ultrasonography, PET, CT, MRI).
  • Evaluation of surgical and endovascular repair options (EVAR).

Main Results:

  • AAA rupture risk increases with diameter and is associated with high mortality.
  • Early diagnosis is often incidental due to asymptomatic nature.
  • Functional imaging aids in rupture risk assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Elective repair (open surgery or EVAR) is recommended to prevent rupture.
  • Both repair methods carry non-negligible morbidity and mortality.
  • Continued research into risk stratification and improved treatment outcomes is warranted.