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- Can be fatal if ruptured
- Cause 15,000 deaths per year in U.S.Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Aortic Aneurysms
- Most do not produce symptomsMedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Aortic Aneurysm
- More common in menMedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Aortic Aneurysm
- Usually can be treated with surgerySociety of Thoracic Surgeons: Aortic Aneurysms
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The aorta is the largest artery in the body. An aortic aneurysm is the general term for any swelling or bulging of the aorta.Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Aortic Aneurysms
An aortic aneurysm typically does not present symptoms.MedlinePlus: Medical Encyclopedia: Aortic Aneurysm However, if an aortic aneurysm ruptures, it is extremely hazardous and can have fatal consequences.
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Symptoms
- Back pain
- Pulsing feeling around bellybutton
- Chest pain/tenderness
- Abdominal pain/tenderness
- Nausea
- Shock
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Aortic Aneurysm Questions
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Doctors proved that former KSU RB Leon Patton did not commit SBS, so where is he? Why hadnt KSU put him back on the roster? 1 AnswerIt's not likely he's coming back. When someone is dismissed from a team, and then plans to peruse legal action against said organization he's not likely to get ... read more -
How does a person, such as Robin Williams, get aortic valve problems? Is it from stenosis, or is it a hereditary condition? 2 AnswersThere are two protypical processes that can affect the aortic valve - aortic stenosis and aortic insufficiency (aortic regurgitation). These two conditions freq... read more
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Aortic Aneurysm Holistic and Alternative Treatment
- Centra Health: Complementary Medicine - Peripheral Vascular Disease



