An aortic aneurysm is a balloonlike bulging of the aorta, which is the body's largest artery. The big danger is the risk of rupture when it gets too big - which was Mr Duncan's experience.
The risk of ascending aortic complications including rupture and dissection is strongly ... disease more conducive to clinical humility than aneurysm of the aorta. (Sir William Osler, 1849 ...
Atherosclerotic plaques are a feature of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Atherosclerosis and AAA appear to share similar risk factors. These observations have led to the conclusion that AAAs ...
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA): Develops in the chest region. If left untreated, the weakened section can rupture, leading to catastrophic internal bleeding and potentially death. 1. Delayed ...