Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Medifocus Guidebook: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Updated: 01/07/2007
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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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.
The MediFocus Guidebook on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm contains information that is vital to anyone who has been diagnosed with this condition.
You will learn about the causes, risk factors, common signs and symptoms, medical tests that are used to establish the diagnosis, and standard treatments. You will also learn about the latest clinical advances in the management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm as well as about the newest treatment options that are available.
The MediFocus Guidebook on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm will also inform you about important new, exciting research in the area of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. You will also learn about the doctors, hospitals, and medical centers that are at the leading edge in conducting clinical research about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Information about clinical trials, quality of life issues, a list of questions to ask your doctor, and a useful directory of organizations and support groups that can help patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm complete this valuable Guidebook.
You won't find this combination of information anywhere else. It is easily accessible right here. We invite you to preview the MediFocus Guidebook on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm so that you can decide if this comprehensive, trustworthy information may help you or someone you care about who has been diagnosed with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
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