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What is an aortic abdominal aneurysm?

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abdominal aortic aneurysm...... this is when the main artery from your heart that passes blood through your stomach is blocked. caused by clotting. an abdominal aorticaneurysm is a serious life threatening condition and should be treated immediately. if the aneurysm reaches to a point where it bursts the person may only have minutes even seconds left to live. the symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm are.... pulsating of the stomach... abdominal cramps or stiff feeling pains in the lower back.. you may feel Daisy or light headed when exercising or lifting heavy objects. tiredness, decreased appetite, these are only a few of the symptoms, if you are curious and want more information the do not hesitate to contact your local GP after all that's what there their for. thanks Andy cardiovascular surgeon
abdominal aortic aneurysm...... this is when the main artery from your heart that passes blood through your stomach is blocked. caused by clotting. an abdominal aorticaneurysm is a serious life threatening condition and should be treated immediately. if the aneurysm reaches to a point where it bursts the person may only have minutes even seconds left to live. the symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm are.... pulsating of the stomach... abdominal cramps or stiff feeling pains in the lower back.. you may feel Daisy or light headed when exercising or lifting heavy objects. tiredness, decreased appetite, these are only a few of the symptoms, if you are curious and want more information the do not hesitate to contact your local GP after all that's what there their for. thanks Andy cardiovascular surgeon

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