Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Category: Health

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swollen region in the lower part of the important vessel that supplies blood to the body (aorta). The aorta runs from your heart through the center of your chest and stomach. The aorta is the biggest blood vessel in the body, so a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm could cause life-threatening bleeding. Depending upon the size of the aneurysm and how fast it is growing, treatment varies from watchful waiting to emergency surgery.