Innovations in Aortic Aneurysm

This book presents a unique overview of latest developments towards the growth of aortic aneurysm. An abnormal enlargement of the aorta is referred to aortic aneurysm. There has been a witnessed increase in aortic aneurysm occurrence, despite significant developments in surgical interventions. Therefore, several researchers have been trying to gain a better understanding of the aortic aneurysm pathogenesis for facilitating an early diagnosis, recognizing novel therapeutic targets, and formulating complex therapies. In this book, the readers will find interesting information regarding etiology, risk factors, and pathogenesis of aortic aneurysm, its manifestations in young age, characteristics of aneurysms influencing visceral arteries, preoperative evaluation of patients, various aspects of surgical therapy, including the treatment of complications after surgery, original proposals regarding novel therapeutic modalities, and latest imaging strategies. The multidisciplinary team of authors has contributed an interesting and up-to-date scientific literature on aortic aneurysm.