Aortic aneurysms are potentially life-threatening conditions.
Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta within the abdomen are called abdominal aortic aneurysms.
A ascending aortic aneurysm are the second most common aortic aneurysms to abdominal aortic aneurysms. These aneuryms are typically diagnosed in patients that are in their 6th or 7th decade in life. A patient experiencing an ascending aortic aneurysms will feel chest pain.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms occur more often in men, and these aneurysms can cause pain in the lower back, hips, and abdomen.
A dilated aorta is an aorta that is wider than normal. This is indicative of an aortic aneurysm, or a bulging of the aorta due to a weakening in the walls of the aorta. Aortic aneurysms are dangerous because they can cause the walls of the aorta to tear--aortic dissection--or rupture completely, leading to severe internal bleeding. Aortic aneurysms are repaired with surgery, but can sometimes be monitored to avoid or delay surgery. Because of the life-threatening risks associated with aortic aneurysm, medical consultation should be sought.
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are the 13th leading cause of death in the United States, occurring primarily in people over age 67. More than 190,000 aortic aneurysms are diagnosed each year
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are caused by atherosclerosis, a condition caused when fat (mostly cholesterol) carried in the blood builds up in the inner wall of the aorta.
Myron W. Wheat has written: 'Dissecting aneurysms of the aorta' -- subject(s): Aortic aneurysms
The mortality rate for surgically treated abdominal aortic aneurysm is about 5% and increases to 50% for aneurysms that rupture. Thoracic aneurysms also have a mortality rate of about 5%
No. Both are equally dangerous.
Signs of an aortic aneurysm are general discomfort in the stomach region as well as pain in the lower back and abdomen. A pulsating sensation also often occurs and is a good sign of the aneurysm.
enlargement of the left ventricle; ventricular aneurysms (abnormal dilation of a blood vessel); narrowing of the aortic valve; insufficiency of the aortic or mitral valve; and septal defects