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The Visualization Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With The Aid Of Computed Tomography, Graham Dileo
The Visualization Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With The Aid Of Computed Tomography, Graham Dileo
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The Visualization of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms with the Aid of Computed Tomography
Graham J. Dileo
Dr. Gina Capitano Ed.D., R.T. (R)
Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA
Abstract
This research discusses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) and the role of Computed Tomography (CT) in diagnosing and establishing a treatment plan. An AAA is a bulge or swelling in the descending aorta, the primary blood vessel in the human body, that can be life-threatening. This type of aortic aneurysm is one of the most common causes of death for patients with a history of high blood pressure or heavy smoking. AAAs typically …