EC Cardiology

Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms represent the typical emergency in vascular pathology, and remain one of the most emergent medical events, with more than 90% mortality in the absence of treatment. For nearly half a century, grafting has been the reference treatment for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms, with an estimated mortality rate of around 50% at 1 month. During the last two decades, endovascular treatment has appeared in the therapeutic arsenal, and has demonstrated a benefit in terms of mortality (Divided by 2) and morbidity; as well as a reduction in perioperative complications. We report an endovascular management of a case of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, whose evolution was favorable.

 Keywords: Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm; Endovascular Therapy; Compartment Syndrome

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