Description

Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, Main artery leading from the heart, Enlarged to a bursting condition, Ultrasound screening, Gall bladder problems, Abdominal aortic aneurysm AAA, 13th leading cause of death in the United States, 15000 deaths each year, Society for Vascular Surgery, 8 percent of people over the age of 65, Men are four times more likely to have an aneurysm, Protect from a deadly rupture, Endovascular stent graft, Man-made tube, Inside the damaged aorta, Family history of aneurysm, Silent killer, Regular checkups, Expansion of the weak portion of the abdominal aorta, Pressure from blood flowing through the aorta, Weakened part to bulge much like a balloon, Inflammation in the aorta, Hardening of the arteries, Risk factors, High blood pressure, History of smoking, Family history of an aortic aneurysm, High blood pressure, Risk of developing AAA, No symptoms, Abdominal pain, Pain in the lower back, Aneurysm burst, Sudden severe back or abdominal pain, Paleness, Dry mouth and skin, Excessive thirst, Nausea and vomiting, Signs of shock, Shaking, Dizziness, Fainting, Sweating, Rapid heartbeat, Sudden weakness, Abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptured, Chances of survival, 90 percent of all ruptured aneurysms resulting in death, Society of Interventional Radiology, Fall in blood pressure, Heart attack, Kidney failure, Lung failure, Clotting problems, Spinal anesthesia, First successful aortic ligation, Albert Einstein, Put in a wrap around the aneurysm, Restrict its growth, Internal bleeding, Treatment of aneurysms, Options for patients, Watchful waiting, Guidance of a vascular specialist, Open surgical aneurysm repair, Endovascular stent graft, Open aneurysm repair, Surgical aneurysm repair, Incision in the abdomen, Replace the weakened part of the aorta, Tube-like replacement, Aortic graft, Bridge for the blood flow