Evaluating Growth Patterns of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Among Women

Though initially protected from vessel dilation by estrogen, women may experience rapid abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) growth post-menopause. The rate of growth has been poorly defined in prior literature. Here we describe aneurysm growth in a cohort of women found through an AAA screening program.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research