Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Alternate Names : Aneurysm - Aortic
Definition Abdominal aortic aneurysm is an abnormal ballooning of the abdominal portion of the aorta, which is the major artery from the heart.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
• Arterial Embolism
• Atherosclerosis
• Heart Attack
• Hypertension
• Hypovolemic Shock
• Marfan Syndrome
• Stroke
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Film
• Abdominal MRI
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Aortic Angiography
• Blood Pressure
• CBC
Other Topics
• Abdominal Mass
• Abdominal Pain
• Abdominal Rigidity
• Auscultation
• Back Pain - Low
• Bleeding
• Dry Skin
• Fainting
• Fatigue
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Pain Medications
• Paleness
• Physical Examination
• Pulse - Bounding
• Shock
• Skin - Clammy
• Stress and Anxiety
• Sweating - Excessive
• Symptomatic
• Thirst - Excessive
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