What Is an Aortic Aneurysm?
5. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Not only is the aorta one of the thickest blood vessels in our body, but it is also one of the longest. The aorta has to help transport blood away from the heart and onto the rest of the circulatory system. As such, the blood vessel will also pass down through the abdomen before it eventually divides into the femoral arteries.
The walls of the artery can also become bulged, resulting in what is known as an abdominal aortic aneurysm. An aneurysm here can be just as dangerous as one in the chest, so medical assistance should be sought as soon as possible if one is suspected.
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