Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are responsible for 15,000 fatalities annually in the USA and are the 10th leading cause of death. Approximately 5-7% of adults over 60 years old are affected by AAA. Although it appears to be twice as common in men than in women, the risk of risk of rupture in women is actually four-fold that in men. When an AAA ruptures, it carries a 75-90% mortality rate. …
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in women
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