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What is an Aneurysm?
An aortic aneurysm is the widening of a part of the aorta, usually at a weak spot in the aortic wall. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and is usually about 1 inch wide.
Causes
Most aortic aneurysms occur in the abdominal aorta, the main cause being arteriosclerosis. This is a condition in which fatty deposits are laid down in the walls of arteries, which are less elastic and weaker as a result. Major risk factors for arteriosclerosis are smoking and high blood pressure, although it also probably runs in families.
Symptoms
Many people have aortic aneurysm's for years before they develop any symptoms. Symptoms vary according the size, type and location of the aneurysm. Some symptoms are these;
 | Pulsating feeling in abdomen |
| Abdominal pain |
| Back pain |
A CT scan shows whether an aneurysm is eminent.
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This is a diagram from after a surgery of removing an aneurysm and replacing part of the aorta. The white is where the new passage is. The red bulges are the aneurysm's.
A real Aneurysm.
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