What Is Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease?
6. Aneurysms
Aneurysms are another potential problem of atherosclerosis. The condition happens when an artery is weakened and/or the pressure inside is too high. This can cause a weak spot in the blood vessel to bulge outwards under the force of the blood flowing inside.
Many patients with an aneurysm will experience no symptoms. However, the aneurysm might be noticeable visually if it is close to the surface of the skin. Aneurysms are potentially very dangerous because they can rupture, and this can cause severe internal bleeding. If there is pain and a throbbing sensation in the area of a known aneurysm, it should be treated as a medical emergency.
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