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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Cardiology: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The term abdominal may lead you to believe that this aneurysm is in your
stomach, but aortic aneurysm commonly occurs in the aorta immediately
below the kidneys but above the iliac arteries going to the legs. An
aneurysm here is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
The aorta is the main trunk of the arterial system. It carries oxygenated
blood from the heart to the body.
An aneurysm is an abnormal widening of an artery, in this case the aorta.
This means that the artery stretches to more than 1.5 times its normal
diameter. As blood pumps through, this stretching weakens the artery's
wall, often creating an egg-shaped ballooning.
An aneurysm can occur in any blood vessel, but most commonly occurs in the
aorta. Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm often requires surgery and
medication, but your treatment depends greatly on your individual
situation. The smaller your aneurysm, the less immediate risk it presents.
The goal of treatment is to avoid having the aneurysm rupture. Our report
outlines the benefits and risks of your possible treatment options.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm can affect anybody, but most often affects men
between 40 and 70. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms occur in 5 to 7% of people
older than 60 in the United States, but children can develop it as a
result of trauma or illness.
More Information on the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Guidebook |
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