Aortic Aneurysm
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- Why Can’t Stent Grafts Repair Ascending Aortic Aneurysm?Perhaps you already know that stent graft repair of descending and abdominal aortic aneurysm is the repair procedure of choice for select patients.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Vs. Surgical RepairThis article describes in plain English endovascular vs. surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
- Aortic Aneurysm & Lifting Weights: Research ScarceMost doctors urge their patients with aortic aneurysm to lift no more than 25-50 pounds, but is this restriction based on research?
- Can Beta Blockers Shrink Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?Many people with abdominal (and thoracic) aortic aneurysms wonder if taking beta blockers will shrink the bulge.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular Vs. Surgical RepairThis article describes in plain English endovascular vs. surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
- Can Exercise Lower Risk of Aortic Aneurysm?Does exercise have the potential to lower one’s risk of developing an aortic aneurysm? For this article I consulted with Dr. Moji Gashti, Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Union Memorial Hospital.
Aortic Aneurysm: Are Barbell Squats Safe?It’s devastating when a strength training enthusiast or bodybuilder learns he or she has an aortic aneurysm; this means that heavy weight lifting should be avoided.
Aortic Aneurysm: Tension Band Strength Training GuidelinesPeople with aortic aneurysms are typically told to avoid lifting weights or lift no more than half their bodyweight, but what about the safety of using tension tubes (resistance bands)?- Aortic Aneurysm: Are Pull-ups Safe to Do?People who are diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm are typically warned that they must avoid straining with heavy weights.
Aortic Aneurysm: Are Heavy Bag Workouts Safe?When a person is diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, he or she is warned to avoid exercise of a heavy or straining nature, but where do heavy bag workouts fit in?
Aortic Aneurysm: Biceps Curl Safety GuidelinesIf you’ve been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and have been lifting weights for years, enjoying a buff physique, does this now mean you’ll lose that physique?
Aortic Aneurysm: Safe Weight Lifting TechniquesAortic aneurysm: safe weight lifting techniques – there are several.
Aortic Aneurysm: Is High Intensity Interval Training Safe?If you’ve been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and have always been a fitness enthusiast, you’re likely wondering if high intensity interval training (HIIT) is safe.
Aortic Aneurysm Incidence in Bicuspid ValveAn aortic aneurysm is more likely to occur in someone who was born with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV).- Do Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Have a Genetic Cause?The latest research has discovered an association between a common genetic variant and a possible predisposition to an acute aortic dissection (AAD).
- Aortic Aneurysm & Lifting Weights: Detailed GuidelinesDiagnosed with aortic aneurysm yet can't give up lifting weights? Confused by those generic restrictions? Here is a very clear guide.
Aortic Aneurysm: Lift Weights Safely, Burn Fat with PanaerobicsIf you've been diagnosed with aortic aneurysm and now think that your dreams of achieving a 'buff' body have been crushed, there is still hope!- Aortic Aneurysm: Safely Build Muscle with "Hundreds Training"There is hope for people with aortic aneurysm: hundreds training for building muscle.
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Statistics, Causes, Symptoms and TreatmentA thoracic aortic aneurysm is a serious health condition due to the possibility of aortic dissection and rupture, causing life-threatening bleeding.
Following Aortic Aneurysm: CT Scan Vs. MRI Vs. EchoIf you've been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, perhaps you've been wondering what is the most accurate imaging tool for which to "follow" it.
Aortic Aneurysm & Lifting Weights: What Straining MeansFor those with aortic aneurysm, the doctor's restriction of '..."No straining' needs to be explained. The '..."No straining' rule typically applies to lifting weights.
Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Without Open Heart SurgeryOpen chest surgery for treating aortic aneurysm is highly invasive, can take up to eight hours, and months to recover from.- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmsMarfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder which already creates a weakness in the aortic wall that puts Marfan syndrome sufferers at risk for a thoracic aortic aneurysm.
- Risk Cactors for Abdominal Aortic AneurysmsTypes of aortic aneurisms are Abdominal aortic aneurysms, thoracic aortic aneurysm and thoracoabdominal aneurysms.
- Abdominal Aortic AneurysmsAn abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs in the lower section of the aorta identified as a weakened bulging area. Some people may never have any symptoms, but knowing that you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm certainly is scary.
Torn Aorta Kills Veteran Diplomat, Richard Holbrooke. Torn Aorta Also Killed Actor John RitterEach year thousands of Americans experience a torn aorta, which resulted in the recent death of diplomat, Richard Holbrooke, and actor John Ritter in 2003.- Diabetes May Protect You Against an Aortic AneurysmIn a study dated 1995 and several studies thereafter have shown that having diabetes protects you against having an aortic aneurysm by 50%.
- My Experience with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm RepairThe reasons why I chose open chest over endovascular and the results to date.
- Aortic Aneurysm InformationThis article will provide you with information on aortic aneurysms and provide you with links as to where you can get more information on aneurysms.
- Open Surgery Versus Endovascular Repair: Resolving Abdominal Aortic AneurysmWhen suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm, there are very few options available for treatment.
- AAA: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Methods for DiagnosingOffering an overview of the various diagnostic tools used to confirm the diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
- Aortic Aneurysms- Silent KillersAn aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the blood vessels leading from your aorta, which can exist without you knowing it. They can suddenly rupture, with tragic results.