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What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

April 26, 2017AAA Abdominal aneurysm aortic

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What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

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An AAA is a localized dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3 cm caused by a degenerative process or the aortic wall, such as arteriosclerosis. What are the complications of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)s are the 13th leading cause of death in the United States • Half of all persons with untreated abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) die of rupture within five years • Aneurysms that have a diameter of 5 cm or are growing at a rapid rate and have a significant risk of rupture. What are the symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? • 3/4 of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)s are have no symptoms and are only found on routine examinations. Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)’s are often referred to as a “silent killer” because rupture may occur before diagnosis. • Possible symptoms include: • pulsating abdominal mass • low back, flank, abdominal and groin pain.