This bulge in the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An aneurysm is a bulge ... If there are symptoms, the pain can be in the abdomen, back or chest. Some patients feel the aneurysm ...

Many people can have a brain aneurysm and never know. But a brain (or aortic) aneurysm that ruptures and bursts can be fatal.

Individuals with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms usually do not have symptoms ... an individual may experience back or abdominal pain. Patients that experience sudden symptoms such as chest or back ...

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Pulsating sensation near the navel, persistent abdominal or back pain. - Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Sudden, sharp chest pain, difficulty breathing, or choking.

An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes weakened and enlarges. Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains the most serious complication of repairing descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, with endovascular ...

The NHS in the North West has launched a major campaign to promote a 'life-saving' 10-minute abdominal aortic aneurysm scan.