http://goldbamboo.com/ Aneurysms News from GoldBamboo.com en-us © 2005, Gold Bamboo LLC, All Rights Reserved http://goldbamboo.com/news-a221522.html U.S. scientists say they have identified a key enzyme that triggers chronic inflammation in the aorta and promotes the growth of aneurysms. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:47 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a220925.html Surgery is the only treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a weak spot in the body's main artery that dilates dangerously over time. If the vessel ruptures suddenly before surgery to repair it, a quick death is virtually certain. Now, scientists say they have identified a key enzyme that triggers chronic inflammation in the aorta and promotes the growth of aneurysms. Their finding raises hopes for developing a drug that could prevent small aneurysms from enlarging to the point where surgery is necessary. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a221605.html Surgery is the only treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a weak spot in the body's main artery that dilates dangerously over time. If the vessel ruptures suddenly before surgery to repair it, a quick death is virtually certain. Now, scientists say they have identified a key enzyme that triggers chronic inflammation in the aorta and promotes the growth of aneurysms. [click link for full article] Tue, 20 Feb 2007 05:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a219175.html University of Michigan experts say routine screening for aortic aneurysms can save lives, especially since patients often have no symptoms. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:16 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a214822.html Medicare on Jan. 1 began to cover ultrasounds to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms in beneficiaries at high risk for the condition, the Charlotte Observer reports. Medicare beneficiaries with a family history of AAAs and male beneficiaries older than age 65 who have smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetimes qualify for the ultrasounds. [click link for full article] Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:00 EST