
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 3, 2025 · An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The aorta goes from the heart through the center of the chest and belly area, …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge in the part of your aorta that runs through your belly. It usually causes no symptoms, but some people have deep pain in their lower backs or a pulsing …
Overview of abdominal aortic aneurysm - UpToDate
May 14, 2025 · The definition of AAA and aortic anatomy will be reviewed here, together with an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, natural history, screening, clinical features, …
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than normal. [1] An AAA usually causes no …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Society for Vascular Surgery
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) happens when the wall of the aorta weakens over time and begins to bulge like a balloon. If left untreated, an AAA may get bigger and eventually rupture, causing …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - AAFP
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a pathologic condition with progressive abdominal aortic dilatation of 3.0 cm or more that predisposes the abdominal aorta to rupture.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Dec 8, 2025 · Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are focal dilatations of the abdominal aorta measuring 50% greater than the proximal normal segment or >3 cm in maximum diameter. They can be …
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) occurs when an area of the aorta in the abdomen becomes very large or …
Understanding abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms
Nov 21, 2025 · An aortic aneurysm is a complex vascular condition that can develop silently over time. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, early detection and treatment options.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) | Penn Medicine
If an aneurysm ruptures or bursts, it can result in rapid blood loss that can be life-threatening. While a ruptured aneurysm is extremely dangerous, most abdominal aortic aneurysms are discovered before …