Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when there is an enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta, the blood vessel that distributes oxygen rich blood to the vital organs. A rupture in the aortic aneurysm can lead to life-threatening bleeding, however depending on the size and how fast it is growing, treatment will vary.
Causes:
Aneurysms can develop anywhere along the aorta. Developing an aortic aneurysm can occur due to certain factors
Symptoms:
Abdominal aortic aneurysms usually grow slowly which makes them hard to detect. If the patient has an enlarging abdominal aortic aneurysm, the patient may notice that they have the following symptoms
Imaging and Diagnostics:
There are many ways for the doctor to diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysms. Listed below are imaging tests the doctor may use to properly diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysms
Treatments:
Treatment will depend on the severity of the aortic aneurysm. The goal of the treatment is to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing. Methods of treatment include
Lifestyle Changes:
The doctor may suggest lifestyle changes to prevent rupturing of the abdominal aortic aneurysm. These suggestions may include
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