aortic aneurysm

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Introduction

Dilation of a segment of the aorta.

Etiology

* factors that contribute to atherosclerosis, i.e. cigarette smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia may be primary causes of aortic aneurysms

Epidemiology

Pathology

Genetics

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

Diagnostic procedures

Radiology

Management

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References

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