Abdominal aortic aneurysm found incidentally: When to be concerned?

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm found incidentally: When to be concerned?

Venu Bhamidi

Tuesday 1 August 2017, 04:01 PM

Increased access to sophisticated imaging means more patients with incidental discovery of an AAA. This article looks at the appropriate responses based on patient risk profile and AAA size

An aneurysm refers to a process of blood vessel dilatation where the vessel diameter becomes more than 50 per cent larger than its normal native diam

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Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment

Wednesday 11 September 2024, 12:45 AM