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Aneurysms are the silent killers. They show no symptoms and when undetected, can lead to fatal ruptures. Aortic aneurysms cause dangerous bulges in t ...

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Understand the risks of aortic aneurysm and take control of your health. Learn from an expert about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this potentially life-threatening condition.

A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) happens in your chest. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) happens in your abdomen, below your diaphragm. Most aortic aneurysms are AAAs, located in your belly.

"Chronic intermittent hypoxia by itself is not enough to cause abdominal aortic aneurysms, but for a patient with obstructive sleep apnea who also has additional metabolic problems like obesity ...

Chronic intermittent hypoxia facilitates the development of angiotensin II-induced abdominal aortic aneurysm in male mice. Journal of Applied Physiology, 2024; 137 (3): 527 DOI: 10.1152 ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA or “triple A”) is a potentially life-threatening condition where the aorta, which is the body’s main artery, becomes enlarged in the abdomen. This condition can be ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm that bursts can cause potentially fatal internal bleeding. One-time screening with abdominal ultrasound is currently recommended for older men who have ever smoked.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can happen anywhere below the diaphragm. The intrarenal area of the abdomen, just below the kidneys, is one of the most common places to develop an abdominal aneurysm.