Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月25日 · An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the body's main artery, called the aorta. The aorta runs from the heart through the center of the …
The Anatomy and Function of the Abdominal Aorta - Verywell …
2024年11月7日 · The abdominal aorta starts just below the diaphragm and runs down the back of the abdomen. It supplies oxygenated blood to vital organs, including the kidneys, stomach, …
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月25日 · Tests to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm include: Abdominal ultrasound. This is the most common test to diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysms. Sound waves are …
What is Atherosclerosis of the Aorta? - Cleveland Clinic
2022年6月29日 · Atherosclerosis of the aorta is a progressive buildup of plaque in the largest artery in your body, called your aorta. This condition is also known as aortic atherosclerosis. …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms & Treatment
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an enlargement or bulge in the part of your aorta that extends through your belly or abdomen (abdominal aorta). The bulge forms in an area where …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is sometimes known as AAA, or triple A. Older, long-term smokers are at especially high risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Many people have no symptoms and …
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) - The Merck Manuals
2017年5月26日 · Abdominal aortic diameter ≥ 3 cm typically constitutes an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The cause is multifactorial, but atherosclerosis is often involved. Most aneurysms …