Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aneurysm - aortic
Symptoms
Aneurysms develop slowly over many years and often have no symptoms. If an aneurysm expands rapidly, tears open (ruptured aneurysm), or blood leaks along the wall of the vessel (aortic dissection), symptoms may develop suddenly.
The symptoms of rupture include:
- Pulsating sensation in the abdomen
-
Pain in the abdomen or back -- severe, sudden, persistent, or constant. The pain may radiate to groin,...
Expert & Community Posts
What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? Dr. Richard DeMasi Explains
By Joy Buchanan , Health ExpertAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal expansion in the abdominal portion of the aorta,... Read more »
Blood Pressure Should Be Lower than Before
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...(CAD)Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)Risk of coronary... Read more »
Aneurysms: What are they and why do they occur?
By Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...Symptom Checker Are You at Risk for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)? Aging Changes in the... Read more »
What is a “good” cholesterol level?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...or other forms of atherosclerotic disease such as aortic aneurysm or carotid disease causing... Read more »
Familial Hypercholesterolemia: It’s Not All Your Fault
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertIn our country we are quick to blame our Western diet and lack of exercise as the main cause of... Read more »
Health Guide
New Medicare Benefit
...Medicare recipients can protect themselves from a serious, often fatal, by being screened for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) before it ruptures. AAA is an enlargement that develops in weakened... Read more »Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Aortic aneurysm - thoracic; Syphilitic aneurysm; Aneurysm - thoracic aortic Symptoms Most patients have no symptoms until the aneurysm begins to... Read more »Protect Yourself from an AAA Rupture
It is estimated that more than one million people are living with undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and at least 95 percent of these can be successfully treated if detected prior to... Read more »Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
...signs and treatment options for this serious but preventable cause of death. What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an abnormal expansion of the abdominal... Read more »Abdominal aortic aneurysm
...Causes, incidence, and risk factors The exact cause is unknown, but risk factors for developing an aortic aneurysm include: High blood pressure Smoking High... Read more »Images
Related News
Gift idea: A preventative health screening
October 03, 2008As the saying goes, 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.' You could give the gift of prevention--and piece of mind--to yourself or a... Read summary »
Deadly Type Of Stroke Targets Mexican Americans and Women
June 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) It often begins as a "thunderclap" headache. It's been described as the "the worst headache of a person's life." In many cases... Read summary »
Colonoscopy: Not Just for Colon Cancer
May 05, 2008SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Virtual colonoscopy is being hailed as a life-saving diagnostic tool. In fact, a new study shows it's... Read summary »
Hypertension Hurts Kids, Too!
August 30, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Adults aren't the only ones at risk for hypertension. A recent study reveals many children and adolescents who suffer from this... Read summary »
Pedaling for Parkinson's
June 13, 2007CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Parkinson's, a disease that causes tremors and other neurological problems, usually strikes people who are near... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyHeartCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
