Aortic aneurysm epidemiology and demographics

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Epidemiology and demographics
The frequency of aortic aneurysms exceeds 3-4% in persons older than 65 years. Aortic aneurysms are one of the 15 leading causes of death and within the last 30 years the prevalence of this condition has increased due to new imaging techniques.
 * Studies suggest a frequency of acute aortic dissection of 3.5 per 100,000 individuals; thoracic aortic rupture of 3.5 per 100,000 individuals; abdominal aortic rupture of 9 per 100,000 individuals.