Abdominal aortic aneurysmOverview
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart down through the chest and tummy.
overview
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the main blood vessel running from your heart to your tummy. It can be dangerous if it's not spotted early.
symptoms
There are usually no early symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. A screening test can spot an aneurysm if you're at risk of them.
causes
Things that increase your risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm include being a man over 65, smoking and having high blood pressure.
treatments_overview
Treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm is usually only needed if there's a risk it could burst. Large aneurysms can be treated with surgery.
other_treatments
Treatments for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
prevention
You can reduce your risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with a healthy lifestyle, such as eating healthily, cutting down on alcohol and not smoking.
Page last reviewed: 04/07/2017
Next review due: 04/07/2020