Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Illustrations

An Aortic Aneurysm is the term for any swelling (dilation or aneurysm) of the aorta, usually a result from a weakness in the wall of the aorta. The high risk of rupture causing internal hemorrhage can result in a quick death. This is because the abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of the descending aorta from the heart located in the thorax.

The illustrations below were commissioned by a consultant radiologist looking for illustration of a vascular procedure, as part of a course being undertaken at the Royal College of Surgeons, London UK. The purpose to show the preparatory stages of EVAR stent deployment in an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Anatomy of the abdominal aorta, with its swelling or aneurysm.

The point at which the abdominal aorta bifurcates into the left and right common iliac arteries

White measuring catheter with wire inside the lumen up to arch

 

The angiographic catheter for dye that allows visualisation of the anatomy