New strategies in the treatment of aortic aneurysms KU Leuven
Aortic aneurysms are characterized by a focal dilatation of the aorta to a size of 50% or greater than the normal diameter of the vessel. Globally the death rate of this disease increases each year. Generally, patients do not have symptoms until rupture or dissection occurs, events associated with a high mortality rate. The indication for surgical treatment depends on the balance between the natural history of the disease versus the risks of ...