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Prevalence of aortic aneurysms at abdominal ultrasound and associated findings among hypertensive adults (≥50years) at Mulago Hospital.

Nseko, Mugabi Samuel (Makerere University, 2014)

Background An abdominal aortic aneurysm is defined by an increase in the diameter of the abdominal aorta in excess of 3cm. Hypertension and advanced age are some of the risk factors for development of abdominal aortic ...