The usual recommendations of screening for men include those between 65-75 who have smoked. An ultrasound is a great ...

The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It extends from the chest to the abdomen, where it branches (bifurcates) into the iliac ...

Aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) is a condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of the aorta and iliac arteries, often due to atherosclerosis. This can lead to significant health ...

Patients with predominantly cranial vs isolated extracranial GCA phenotypes present with different patterns of arterial involvement on 18F-FDG PET-CT scans.

The physical examination is non-specific for descending thoracic aortic dissection, but a pulse deficit can be seen if the iliac arteries are involved. The blood pressure is frequently elevated.

Several balloon-expandable stents have been used in the iliac artery, however, they have not had a primary indication for iliac stenting. The Express® LD iliac premounted stent system (Boston ...

No liver metastases were noted. In addition, an infrarenal aortic aneurysm was found, sized 6.5 cm in diameter and not involving the iliac arteries (Figure 2B). After admission, the patient ...

I was offered a low price to get abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. Is it worthwhile? Who should get screened? — K.D.