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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Research from McMaster University provides new data about abdominal aortic aneurysm
March 9th, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis.' According to a study from Hamilton, Canada, "The perioperative mortality for people with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (RAAA) has not changed for two decades. Of patients who survive long enough to undergo open repair for ruptured aneurysms, half die (48%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 46 to 50)." "Randomized trials have shown that endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for nonruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms decreases perioperative mortality compared with open repair. EVAR may similarly benefit patients with RAAA. We...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-09)
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