Posted on February 1, 2008Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Information
An aneurysm is when a blood vessel becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The abdominal aorta is a large blood vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, the pelvis, and legs. Normal diameter of the infrarenal aorta is 2 cm. It is caused by a...
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Posted on April 1, 2006Abdominal Aneurysm - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a relatively common, potentially life-threatening condition. An aortic aneurysm involves the aorta, one of the large arteries that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.