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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm / Aneurism - symptom, treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Synonyms and related keywords: aortic ectasia, arteriomegaly, diffuse arterial enlargement, atherosclerotic vascular disease, Marfan's syndrome, abdominal aortic aneurism, Marfan syndrome, AAA, aortic rupture, atherosclerosis, Dacron, Gore-Tex.
What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (Aneurism)
An aortic aneurysm involves the aorta, one of the large arteries that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta bulges at the site of the aneurysm like a weak spot on an old worn tire.
Symptom of abdominal aortic aneurysm
Patients of Abdominal aortic aneurisms may observe the following symptom -
Sudden onset of severe, mid-abdominal pain that frequently radiates to the back. The pain cannot be relieved by changing position. This is typically seen in a patient over 50, perhaps with a history of hypertension or prior documented atherosclerotic vascular disease.
Abdominal aortic aneurysms disease can be confused clinically with kidney stones because of the similarity in the character of pain.
The symptoms of rupture include:
- Pulsating sensation in the abdomen
- Pain in the abdomen that is severe, sudden, persistent, or constant. The pain may radiate to groin, buttocks, or legs.
- Abdominal rigidity
- Pain in the lower back that is severe, sudden, and persistent. The pain may radiate to the buttocks, or legs.
- Anxiety
- Nausea and vomiting
- Clammy skin
- Rapid heart rate when rising to a standing position
- Shock
- Abdominal mass
Complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Aortic rupture
- Hypovolemic shock
- Arterial embolism
- Kidney failure
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Aortic dissection
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