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It is a condition in which the aorta is dilated 1.5 times more than the normal size like a balloon and keeps expanding with time. It is common with the progressing age and seen in elderly individuals the most. They cause enormous cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide.

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Types -

There are three major types of AA – 

  1. Abdominal  Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) – Affecting the part of the aorta in the abdominal cavity. 
  2. Thoracic  Aortic Aneurysm (TAA) –  Affecting the part of the aorta in the chest. 
  3. Thoracic- Abdominal  Aortic Aneurysm (TAAA) – Affecting the part of the aorta in the abdominal cavity as well as the chest. 

Risk For -

It might affect individuals more with the following criteria –

  1. Age above 60 years
  2. Tobacco consumption via smoking or chewing 
  3. Diabetes mellitus
  4. High blood pressure
  5. High blood cholesterol levels
  6. Obesity

Symptoms -

Symptoms might include – 

  1. Sudden/Severe abdominal pain
  2. Severe back pain
  3.  The feeling of swelling/heaviness in the stomach
  4. Decreased hunger sensation/appetite

Diagnosis -

The diagnosis may be confused with renal stone gastritis. hernia or lumbar spine disease. However, Consulting a qualified vascular-endovascular surgeon with abdominal ultrasonography/CT scan would be recommended.