Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Fast facts

Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Fast facts (00:00:18)
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The aorta is the large artery  that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

An aortic aneurysm is a bulging  section in the wall of the aorta.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens in  the part of the aorta that is in the belly.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

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