What Are the Treatments for Aortic Aneurysm?
Aortic aneurysm refers to a weak spot in the wall of the aorta, the major blood vessel leaving the heart. Most aortic aneurysms occur in the abdominal segment of the aorta; only 25 percent occur in the segment that runs through the chest (thoracic aorta), according to the Mayo Clinic. The diameter of the bulging spot indicates the risk of the aneursym rupturing and determines how aggressive treatment should be. Ruptured aortic aneurysm is rapidly fatal and even emergency surgery often fails.
