Aortic Aneurysm Also called: AAA, TAA Summary An aneurysm is a bulge or “ballooning” in the wall of an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. If an aneurysm grows large, it can burst and cause dangerous bleeding or even death. Most aneurysms are in the aorta, the main artery that runs from the heart through the chest and abdomen. There are two types of aortic aneurysm: Thoracic aortic aneurysms – these occur in the part of the aorta running through the chest Abdominal aortic aneurysms – these occur in the part of the aorta running through the abdomen Most aneurysms are found during tests done for other reasons. Some people are at high risk for aneurysms. It is important for them to get screening, because aneurysms can develop and become large before causing any symptoms Screening is recommended for people between the ages of 65 and 75 if they have a family history, or if they are men who have smoked. Doctors use imaging tests to find aneurysms. Medicines and surgery are the two main treatments. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Specifics Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm American Academy of Family Physicians Aortic Dissection Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Talk to Your Doctor about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Array Abdominal aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair – open Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair – open – discharge Aortic aneurysm repair – endovascular Aortic aneurysm repair – endovascular- discharge Aortic dissection Thoracic aortic aneurysm Treatments and Therapies Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Treatments Society of Interventional Radiology Aneurysm Repair Texas Heart Institute How Is an Aneurysm Treated? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Videos and Tutorials Abdominal Aortic Dissection and Aneurysms OR-Live Aortic Aneurysm Repair OR-Live Hybrid Arch Debranching OR-Live Innovations in Minimally Invasive and Conventional Therapy for Aortic Dissection and Aneurysms OR-Live Repair Options for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms OR-Live Silent Killer — Aortic Aneurysms — Resolved Without Open Surgery OR-Live Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) OR-Live Encyclopedia Abdominal CT scan Abdominal ultrasound Aortic angiography Chest MRI Magnetic resonance angiography Diagnosis and Tests Abdominal Ultrasound Array Catheter Angiography Array Chest CT Scan National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute CT Angiography (CTA) Array Doppler Ultrasound: What Is It Used for? Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research How Is an Aneurysm Diagnosed? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute MR Angiography (MRA) Array Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Transesophageal Echocardiography National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute What Is Chest MRI? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Start Here Aneurysm National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Seniors Aneurysms AGS Foundation for Health in Aging Statistics and Research Aortic Aneurysm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Eating More Fruit May Lower Your Risk of Lethal Aneurysm American Heart Association Related Issues Cardiac catheterization: What causes a pseudoaneurysm? Should a pseudoaneurysm always be treated? Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Aneurysm, Dissecting National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Aortic Aneurysm National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic National Institutes of Health Genetics Genetics Home Reference: familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection National Library of Medicine Genetics Home Reference: Loeys-Dietz syndrome National Library of Medicine Reference Desk Glossary Vascular Cures Find an Expert National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Journal Articles Abdominal aortic aneurysm Thoracic aortic aneurysm Latest News Psoriasis May Raise Risk for Aneurysms in Abdomen HealthDay
