Ross Milner, MD, director of the Center for Aortic Diseases at UChicago Medicine, explains the causes, treatment and prevention methods of abdominal aortic aneurysms, and he's joined by Jim Craig, a national advocate for AAA screening and awareness. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.
Table of Contents:
0:01:21 Why are abdominal aortic aneurysms important to you?
0:02:03 What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:02:41 Are abdominal aortic aneurysms common?
0:03:17 How do you screen for abdominal aortic aneurysms?
0:05:05 What are the symptoms for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:07:14 Does an abdominal aortic aneurysm take place in the heart?
0:08:01 How does a player from the Miracle On Ice team in the 1980s become an advocate for abdominal aortic aneurysm care?
0:09:02 How successful is a screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms?
0:11:25 What does a doctor do when they find an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:11:57 What is an ultrasound for an abdominal aortic aneurysm like?
0:13:52 What is a stent like for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:15:18 What is the stomach pain like for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:15:53 When do you stent for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:16:52 How risky is the operation for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:17:59 Who should be screened for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:19:01 Do abdominal aortic aneurysms run in families?
0:21:41 Should I be concerned about the price of an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening?
0:22:31 Is an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening covered by insurance?
0:23:12 How often should you be screened for an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
0:24:52 What is the abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment program like at UChicago Medicine?
0:26:32 Are symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm different for women?
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12 авг 2019