abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abdominal pain is a common reason to visit the doctor, whether in an office or emergency department visit. We look into the top causes of lower right abdominal pain.

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (or AAA) originates anywhere along the aorta, the major artery that runs from you left ventricle (in the heart) all the through to your abdomen. The actual AAA develops into a blood-filled bulge that weakens the walls of the aorta as blood flows with normal pressure. Due to the cramped space […]