An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a weakened and bulging area in the lower part of the aorta, the large blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. Aorta, about the thickness of a garden hose from your heart through the middle of your chest and abdomen. Because the aorta is the main supplier of blood from the body, an abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptured with fatal hemorrhage. Although you may never have symptoms, to find that you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm be intimidating.
Most small and slow-growing abdominal aortic aneurysms do not rupture, but big, strong growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms can. Depending on the size and speed of aortic aneurysms is growing, treatment may vary from watchful waiting to emergency surgery. When an abdominal aortic aneurysm is found, doctors will closely monitor it so that surgery can be scheduled if necessary. Emergency surgery for a ruptured abdominal aneurysm can be risky.
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