Multidisciplinary Management of Aortic Emergencies: Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Abstract

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm are a critical vascular emergency. A coordinated, multidisciplinary management pathway can aid in timely diagnosis, triage, and coordination of best care. We present our institutional care algorithm for rAAA with an accompanying case example.

Keywords

rAAA - ruptured AAA - EVAR - multidisciplinary management

Publication History

Article published online:
10 March 2025

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