Aortic Aneurysm

References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

  • American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology (2006). AHA/ACC Guidelines for secondary prevention for patients with coronary and other atherosclerotic vascular disease: 2006 update. Circulation, 113(19): 2363–2372. [Erratum in Circulation, 113(22): 847.]

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Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: March 13, 2006
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery

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