Cook Inc. Applauds the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force For Recommending Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening.BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Cook Incorporated, the world's largest privately held medical device manufacturer, today applauded and strongly supports the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's decision to recommend screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms abdominal aortic aneurysm A focal aortic dilation of ≥ 50% ↑ in diameter, accompanied by distension and weakened aortic wall Epidemiology Incidence is rising 12/105–1951; 36/105 (AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. ) in men between the ages of 65 and 75 who have smoked at any time in their lives. "We are pleased to see that the Task Force is taking a proactive approach to education regarding the importance of detection and treatment of AAA, one of the leading causes of death in males in the U.S.," said Barry Thomas, director of endovascular therapies at Cook. "Together with the Task Force, we look forward to continuing our efforts in building public awareness about the importance of regular screenings in the early detection of AAAs and ensuring that those most at risk are taking the appropriate steps." Thomas added, "This is a great first step, and we look forward to additional efforts to support screening for patients with a 1st-degree family history of AA, as this is another population at high risk." Cook is an active member in the National Aneurysm aneurysm (ăn`y  rĭzəm), localized dilatation of a blood vessel, particularly an artery, or the heart. Alliance (NAA NAANomina Anatomica Avium. ), a coalition of medical professional organizations, patient advocates, individuals and medical technology manufacturers dedicated to promoting public awareness and targeted screenings for AAAs. AAA is a life-threatening condition affecting more than four million people that occurs when a section of the abdominal aorta abdominal aorta Anatomy The portion of the aorta that begins below the diaphragm, extends to the bifurcation of the iliac arteries, and supplies blood to the abdominal viscera, pelvic organs and legs Branches Inferior phrenic, lumbar, celiac trunk, superior , the body's main circulatory vessel, weakens and bulges outward to form a fragile, balloon-like swelling - an aneurysm. If the aneurysm ruptures, the patient is at high risk of death due to internal bleeding. About Cook Incorporated The world's largest privately held medical device manufacturer, with international headquarters in Bloomington, Ind., COOK(R) (www.cookgroup.com), is a leading designer, manufacturer and global distributor of minimally invasive medical device technology for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Since its founding in 1963, Cook has created innovative technologies for stents and stent-grafts, catheters, wire guides, introducer needles and sheaths, embolization embolization /em·bo·li·za·tion/ (em?bo-li-za´shun) 1. the process or condition of becoming an embolus. 2. therapeutic introduction of a substance into a vessel in order to occlude it. coils, medical biomaterials, vena cava filters Vena Cava Filter Definition A vena cava filter is a device inserted into a major vein to prevent a blood clot from entering the lungs. Purpose , implanted cardiac lead extraction equipment and other minimally invasive medical devices. |
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