Aortic aneurysm

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• An aortic aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of the aorta, the primary artery that carries blood from the heart to the head and extremities.
• An aortic aneurysm is serious because — depending on its size — it may rupture, causing life-threatening internal bleeding.
• Ruptured aortic aneurysm is the 13th leading cause of death in the US.
• The abdominal aortic aneurysm is repaired by rapid anastomosis of the graft to return blood flow to the circulation.
• com 265 | health information | health factsheets 1b66 Aortic aneurysm What is an aortic aneurysm? An aortic aneurysm is the dilatation (widening or bulge) of a portion of the aorta, usually at a weak spot in the aortic wall.

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