Causes And Types Of Aortic Aneurysms

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

The aorta reaches down from the heart into the abdomen, and abdominal aortic aneurysms can develop. When the doctor discovers the patient has one of these aneurysms, treatment depends on the size of the lesion and how quickly it is growing. The doctor may suggest 'watchful waiting' or may insist the patient have surgery right away. Some of these aneurysms are small and never rupture or cause symptoms. Other individuals may feel pain in their back or abdomen or to one side of their abdomen or feel a pulse near their navel. If the pain comes on suddenly and is quite severe, the patient needs to call for medical help right away. Individuals who are most at risk for abdominal aortic aneurysms are smokers between sixty-five and seventy-five.

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