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… They are most common in the belly area. This type is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm . … common symptoms include belly, chest, or back pain that may spread to the groin, buttocks, … complication. As an aneurysm expands, the tension on the blood vessel wall increases. …
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… Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this …
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… , (2). DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001835.pub4. Accessed April 9, 2020. De Bruin JL, et al. … 10.7326/0003-4819-146-10-200705150-00007. Accessed December 22, 2016 . Credits Current … , (2). DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001835.pub4. Accessed April 9, 2020. De Bruin JL, et al. …
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Surgery Overview Open surgery is done to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm . It is called an open surgery because the abdomen is opened so the doctor can see and work on the aorta. Your aorta is a …
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… outer layers of the aortic wall. This causes bleeding into the channel and can enlarge the … outer layers of the aortic wall. This causes bleeding into the channel and can enlarge the …
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… is, whether you have symptoms, and how well your heart is pumping blood. It is … Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery How Well It Works Aortic valve regurgitation Valve … is, whether you have symptoms, and how well your heart is pumping blood. It is …
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Conditions Basics What is a brain aneurysm? A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. Most brain aneurysms don't cause problems. …
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… Condition Basics What is a leg aneurysm? A leg aneurysm (say "ANN-yuh-riz-um") is a bulge in … legs. Blood clots can form in this type of aneurysm and can block blood flow in your leg. …
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… your doctor may want you to have an echocardiogram . You may have other tests to … tests, including an electrocardiogram. An echocardiogram can confirm the diagnosis. It … of your heart is working. Learn more Echocardiogram Treatment Overview Your …
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Condition Basics What is aortic valve regurgitation? Aortic valve regurgitation is a problem with the aortic valve . When you have aortic valve regurgitation , this valve doesn't close as it should. …
