Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Introduction

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.

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