This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An aneurysm is a bulge or balloon that forms in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm is most commonly a result of an ...

Individuals with descending thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms usually do not have symptoms. Aneurysms are commonly found incidentally. It is possible that as the aneurysm enlarges and compresses ...

I was offered a low price to get abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. Is it worthwhile? Who should get screened? — K.D.

The sites where vascular aneurysms typically form have a predilection from the outset, even in healthy people. This is shown by a study conducted by medical researchers from Bochum and Bonn. A ...