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: Kathryn DiLosa, Gregory Brittenham, Cara Pozolo, Nasim Hedayati, Mimmie Kwong, Steven Maximus, Misty Humphries Source Type: research