Chronic Atherothrombosis in a Sub-Massive Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a 91-Year-Old White Male Donor

Author:

Sparks Andrea,Oplinger Scott,Maynes Elizabeth,Meshida Keiko,Leighton Maria Ximena,Wind Gary,Granite GuinevereORCID

Abstract

Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms became the standard of care in 2005, yet screening procedures continue to be underutilized. While improvements in mortality rates have been noted over the past 15 years, continued patient mortality from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms suggests a need for further research, regarding the effectiveness of the current screening process. Abdominal aortic aneurysms can progress silently, and the risk of rupture increases significantly with increase in diameter. We report a large, untreated infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm of 17 cm in length and 8 cm in diameter, showing the chronic atherothrombosis discovered in a 91 year-old white male cadaveric donor. A literature review was conducted to elucidate current understanding of the pathology, risk factors, screening recommendations, and treatment options available for abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Clinical Biochemistry

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