The role of diabetes on the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)

• Autori principali: Michal Siwek (Autore), Jacek Beutler (Autore), Katarzyna Beutler (Autore), Jędrzej Lewandowski (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a pathological local dilatation of the abdominal aorta that may develop from a variety of causes. With a 80% mortality rate, it is mainly linked to male gender, age above 65 years, smoking, and a family history of AAA. Ultrasonography is an effective method for...