Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious condition whereby the aorta swells & can burst, without warning; it is the thirteenth commonest cause of death in the United Kingdom.
Overview
We have conducted two major studies (MA3RS & SoFia trials) in patients with swelling of the aorta (the main blood vessel that passes through the body).
We have shown that new imaging techniques using PET & MR scanning can predict how quickly these swellings grow & whether or not patients will suffer a major event. This has important potential implications for how these patients will be monitored & treated in the future.
Lead AAA researcher
If you would like to discuss undertaking abdominal aortic aneurysm research & collaborating with us, please contact our business manager, who will arrange a meeting with our AAA research lead.
Dr Duncan Martin
Business Manager
- Edinburgh Imaging
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0)131 465 9566
- secondary office: +44 (0)131 537 2664
- Email: duncan.martin@ed.ac.uk
Research staff with an AAA focus
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Relevant Edinburgh Imaging publications