Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): What You Need to Know
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or swelling in the lower part of your aorta, the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body.
Your aorta is normally strong and flexible, but things like aging, smoking, high blood pressure, and other health conditions can weaken its wall. When that happens, the weakened area can start to balloon...
