what can cause abdominal aortic aneurysm?
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['Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Atherosclerosis occurs when fat and other substances build up on the lining of a blood vessel.', 'High blood pressure. ... ', 'Blood vessel diseases. ... ', 'Infection in the aorta. ... ', 'Trauma.']
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The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, so a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding.
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['Aneurysm.', 'Stroke.', 'Chronic kidney disease.', 'Eye damage external link.', 'Heart attack.', 'Heart failure.', 'Peripheral artery disease or carotid artery disease.', 'Vascular dementia.']
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there's a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy. This bulge or swelling is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA.
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For an abdominal aortic aneurysm, your doctor will likely suggest that you avoid heavy lifting and vigorous physical activity so as not to increase blood pressure excessively, which can put more pressure on your aneurysm.
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The layers of the aortic wall can also separate (aortic dissection). This produces severe, tearing pain in the chest, back or abdomen. The potential for rupture is the most serious risk associated with an aortic aneurysm. A ruptured aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening internal bleeding and/or a stroke.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms do not go away, so if you have a large one, you may need surgery. Surgery involves replacing the aneurysm with a man-made graft. Elective surgery, which is done before an aneurysm ruptures, has a success rate of more than 90 percent.
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['Smoking.', 'High blood pressure (hypertension)', 'Strong family history of brain aneurysms (familial aneurysms)', 'Age (over 40)', 'Gender: women have an increased risk of aneurysms.', 'Race: people of color have an increased risk of ruptured aneurysms.']
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Pain is the most common symptom of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The pain associated with an abdominal aortic aneurysm may be located in the abdomen, chest, lower back, or groin area. The pain may be severe or dull. Sudden, severe pain in the back or abdomen may mean the aneurysm is about to rupture.
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High blood pressure can cause hardening and thickening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other complications. Aneurysm. Increased blood pressure can cause your blood vessels to weaken and bulge, forming an aneurysm. If an aneurysm ruptures, it can be life-threatening.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (also known as AAA, pronounced "triple-a") is a localized dilatation (ballooning) of the abdominal aorta exceeding the normal diameter by more than 50 percent.
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What are the symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm? Most people with abdominal aortic aneurysms don't have symptoms. But symptoms may occur if the aneurysm gets bigger and puts pressure on surrounding organs. The most common symptom is general belly pain or discomfort, which may come and go or be constant.
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Although the gastrointestinal complications that occur secondary to repair of an aortic abdominal aneurysm (AAA) are uncommon they are associated with a significant increase in patient morbidity and mortality and therefore they warrant discussion.
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Heavy lifting or straining can cause pressure to rise in the brain and may lead to an aneurysm rupture. Strong emotions, such as being upset or angry, can raise blood pressure and can subsequently cause aneurysms to rupture.
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Some people with aneurysms report trouble with bowel movements. This may be due to changes in blood supply to the GI tract or as a result of an aneurysm putting pressure on nerves that supply the gut.
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To confirm the presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a physician may order imaging tests including: Abdominal Ultrasound (US): Ultrasound is a highly accurate way to measure the size of an aneurysm. A physician may also use a special technique called Doppler ultrasound to examine blood flow through the aorta.
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['Blood clots.', 'Bleeding because of a ruptured blood vessel.', 'Damage to a blood vessel from atherosclerosis, infection, or other causes, such as an autoimmune disorder.']