Etiology, Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Aortic Aneurysms and Aneurysm Rupture

This book considers mainly etiology, pathogenesis, and pathophysiology of aortic aneurysms (AA) and aneurysm rupture and addresses anyone engaged in treatment and prevention of AA. Multiple factors are implicated in AA pathogenesis, and are outlined here in detail by a team of specialist researchers...

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Other Authors: Grundmann, Reinhart (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2011
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