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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

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  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Overview

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging area of the aorta. The aorta is the large blood vessel that takes oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. This type of aneurysm is in the belly, where the aorta takes blood to the lower body. If an aneurysm gets too big, it can cause serious problems. A bulging aorta is weak and can burst, or rupture. This causes life-threatening bleeding.

If your doctor has determined that your aneurysm is small and not growing fast, it is safe to watch the aneurysm carefully and wait on surgery. If the aneurysm is larger, surgery may be the safest choice. In some cases, your doctor may be able to put in a type of graft, called a stent, to fix the aneurysm without doing major surgery.

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Clinical Trials for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Non-Invasive Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Clinical Trial Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Zenith® p-Branch® Endovascular Graft Pivotal Study Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Study of the Effectiveness of Telmisartan in Slowing the Progression of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
PRESERVE-Zenith® Iliac Branch System Clinical Study Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Zenith(R) Low Profile AAA Endovascular Graft Clinical Study Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The (PIVOTAL) Study Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Exercise Therapy to Treat Adults With Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endurant Bifurcated and Aorto-Uni-Iliac (AUI) Stent Graft System Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Prospective Aneurysm Trial: High Angle Aorfix™ Bifurcated Stent Graft Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Brain Aneurysm
Prevention of Colon Ischemia During Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Brain Aneurysm
Endurant Stent Graft System Post Approval Study Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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Our experts diagnose and treat abdominal aortic aneurysm using MRIs, CT scans and surgical and nonsurgical treatments including abdominal aortic open repair.
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