An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aortic wall may continue to further expand or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the ...

An ascending or aortic arch aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aortic wall may continue to expand or may remain unchanged, but close surveillance is ...

Known as abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs ... aortic aneurysm or who has experienced a rupture of an aneurysm or an aortic ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is one of the most common vascular diseases. In this issue of the Deutsche Ärzteblatt, two articles are dedicated to the currently most pressing aspects of AAA.

Abdominal aneurysm is more common. Any aortic aneurysm increases the risk that a tear, called an aortic dissection, will occur in the inner layer of the aorta's wall and allow blood to leak.

Now Faulkner has released a statement detailing his ordeal, in which he reveals he suffered an aortic aneurysm and dissection. “From what I’ve been told by my surgeon,” Faulkner says in his statement, ...