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Survival following abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in North Queensland is not associated with remoteness of place of residence.

Jonathan GolledgeAaron DrovandiRamesh VeluFrank QuigleyJoseph Moxon
Published in: PloS one (2020)
The current study found that participants living in more remote locations were more likely to have AAA-related events but had no increased mortality following AAA surgery. The findings emphasize the need for careful follow-up after AAA surgery. Further studies are needed to examine the generalisability of the findings.
Keyphrases
  • abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • minimally invasive
  • coronary artery bypass
  • surgical site infection
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • cardiovascular disease
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  • coronary artery disease
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