Arterial Aneurysms

Aortic Dissection

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

• A history of hypertension or Marfan’s syndrome is often present.
• Sudden severe chest…

   

Visceral Aneurysms

Mesenteric, Hepatic, & Splenic Artery Aneurysms
Historically, mesenteric aneurysms had a high mortality rate because of delay in diagnosis. High-resolution CT scanning…    

Peripheral Artery Aneurysms (Popliteal & Femoral)

Introduction
Most lower extremity aneurysms occur in men over age 50 years. Half are bilateral. One-third of patients with popliteal aneurysms and…    

Arterial Aneurysms

Ameurysms of the Abdominal Aorta

Introduction

Essentials of Diagnosis

• Most aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic, detected during a…

   

Aneurysms of the Thoracic Aorta

Introduction
Aneurysms of the thoracic aorta account for fewer than 10% of aortic aneurysms. Medial degeneration, chronic dissection, vasculitis, and collagen-vascular disease (Marfan’s…