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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a common and potentially life-threatening condition, which is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the aorta and high risk of rupture.  An arterial aneurysm is defined as a focal enlargement of a blood vessel with respect to the original artery. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is defined as an aortic diameter at least one and one-half times the normal diameter at the level of the renal arteries, which is approximately 2.0 cm (1). Thus, generally, a segment of abdominal aorta with a diameter of greater than 3.0 cm is considered an aortic aneurysm. Approximately 80% of aortic aneurysms occur between the renal arteries and the aortic bifurcation (1).

The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) increases dramatically in the presence of the following factors: age older than 60 years, smoking, hypertension and Caucasian ethnicity. The likelihood that an aneurysm will rupture is influenced by the aneurysm size, expansion rate, continued smoking and persistent hypertension. The majority of AAAs are asymptomatic and are detected as an incidental finding on ultrasonography, abdominal computerizedd tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed for other purposes.

The treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm has undergone dramatic improvements over the last decades, especially after the introduction of endovascular aneurysm repair using stent grafts. This resulted in decrease in both morbidity and mortality rates. Investigations such as CT scanning and angiography allow easy confirmation of the diagnosis of aortic aneurysms and permit a better assessment of the extent prior to surgical intervention.  Germany is one of the leading countries in the clinical application of new sophisticated repair techniques of AAA and their improvement. Therefore, many overseas patients come to Germany for the diagnostic and evaluation of the indication for treatment. You can also get a second opinion from our experienced specialists without coming to Germany. 

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Dr. Azad Qurbanov

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Dr. Aydin Namazov

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