TREATMENT
ARIZONA HEART INSTITUTE
TREATMENT
RISK FACTORS AND WARNING SIGNS OF ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS FACT SHEET
(Provided by Medtronic, Inc.)
Risk Factors
Medical Conditions
Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
Diabetes
High blood cholesterol
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Vascular disease
Kidney diseases requiring dialysis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Inguinal hernias
Personal or family history of heart disease
Lifestyle Characteristics
Diet high in fats
Smoking
Obesity
Gender and Age
Predominantly male gender
55 years and older
Warning Signs
In most cases, a person with an abdominal aortic aneurysm has no symptoms
Warning sings include abdominal or back pain.
The rupture signs include extreme pain in the lower abdomen and back
During a routine patient exam, physicians may hear a "blowing" murmur or a "whooshing" sound over the aorta.
