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Aortic Aneurysms

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Aortic aneurysms are relatively common, and their management frequently involves cardiologists, primary care physicians, and surgeons. It is therefore important not only to understand the basic pathological mechanism and current treatment recommendations but also to recognize the different variants and their complications and to know the indications for aortic repair. This chapter will focus on the pathogenesis of aortic aneurysms, different types and classifications, their prevalence and associated mortality, and current medical and surgical management guidelines.

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    Nicole M. Bhave

  2. Cardiology Division and Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Eric M. Isselbacher

  3. Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Center, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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Bhave, N.M., Isselbacher, E.M., Eagle, K.A. (2019). Aortic Aneurysms. In: Toth, P., Cannon, C. (eds) Comprehensive Cardiovascular Medicine in the Primary Care Setting. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97622-8_19

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