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7:49 pm
October 25, 2010
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jerri
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An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when the large blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. Aneurysms develop slowly over many years and often have no symptoms. If an aneurysm expands rapidly, tears open (ruptured aneurysm), or blood leaks along the wall of the vessel (aortic dissection), symptoms may develop
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11:26 am
April 7, 2011
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ganHeartily
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thanks for this one.. I've learned a lot..
do you have someone you know with this illness…?
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8:58 am
May 2, 2011
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Sweetgirl
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Aortic aneurysms can develop anywhere along the length
of the aorta. The majority, however, are located along the
abdominal aorta. Most (about 90%) of abdominal aneurysms
are located below the level of the renal arteries, the
vessels that leave the aorta to go to the kidneys. About
two-thirds of abdominal aneurysms are not limited to just
the aorta but extend
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6:30 am
July 8, 2011
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Justin Lee
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Most people with abdominal aortic aneurysms live healthy, symptom-free
lives. The decision to undergo surgery involves weighing the risk of
aneurysm rupture versus the risks of a surgical procedure. While some
general guidelines are suggested based upon the aneurysm size and the
rate at which it is enlarging, each treatment decision should be made on
an individual
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1:56 pm
July 19, 2011
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Terri25
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ganHeartily said:
thanks for this one.. I've learned a lot..
do you have someone you know with this illness…?
I had an uncle who had this and he did recover however he did say it was very painful when it ruptured.
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