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What are the trends in mortality, hospital admission, and case fatality rates for abdominal aortic aneurysm in England and Wales between 1979 and 1999?
What are the trends in mortality, hospital admission, and case fatality rates for abdominal aortic aneurysm in England and Wales between 1979 and 1999?
Mortality and hospital admission rates for abdominal aortic aneurysm increased significantly in both men and women between 1979 and 1999, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment before rupture.
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Rising AAA mortality signals persistent burden requiring vigilance; leaves open whether screening or endovascular repair has altered contemporary trends.
Filipovic et al. (2005) studied this question.
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