Abdominal Aortic and Thoracic Aneurysms | Q&A

Assistant Professor of Surgery Christopher Abularrage and Associate Professor of Surgery James Black discuss abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms. Visit our aortic center at: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart_vascular_institute/clinical_services/centers_excellence/broccoli_center.html

Questions answered:
1. What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm? (0:04)
2. What is a thoracic aneurysm? (0:22)
3. What causes aneurysms? (0:46)
4. How is an aneurysm diagnosed or detected? (1:07)
5. What are the symptoms of a thoracic aneurysm? (1:26)
6. What are the symptoms of an abdominal aneurysm? (1:50)
7. Who is at risk for developing aneurysms? (2:16)
8. Are There other risk factors? (2:43)
9. What role do high cholesterol or genetic disorders play in aneurysms? (3:39)
10. When are aneurysms treated? (4:09)
11. What are the tests to determine treatment for aneurysms? (4:35)

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