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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An aneurysm that occurs in the section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen (abdominal aorta).
Abdominal Aortic Ultrasound
A non-invasive imaging procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to view the structures of the abdomen and determine the presence of an aneurysm.
Ablation
The removal or destruction of tissue.
Abscess
A localised formation of pus in a cavity caused by the disintegration or displacement of tissue due to bacterial infection.
Allograft (allogenic graft or homograft)
An organ or tissue transplanted from one individual to another of the same species, i.e. human to human.
Ambulatory Monitors
These are portable devices used to track and record a patient's vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, while they go about their daily activities.
Amyloidosis
A rare autoimmune disorder characterized by the buildup of abnormal protein in tissues. Amyloidosis can be a cause of heart valve disorders and heart failure.
Aneurysm
The abnormal dilatation (enlargement, bulging or stretching) of the wall of an artery, vein or heart caused by damage or weakness in the blood vessel wall.
Angina
Discomfort or pressure, usually in the chest, caused by a temporarily inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle.
Angiogenesis
The spontaneous or drug-induced growth of new blood vessels. The growth of these vessels may help to alleviate coronary artery disease by rerouting blood flow around clogged arteries.