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Abdominal aortic aneurysm    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Aneurysm - aortic

Symptoms

Symptoms of Rupture:

Note: Aneurysms may develop slowly over many years and often have no symptoms. If the aneurysm expands rapidly, tears open (ruptured aneurysm), or blood leaks along the wall of the vessel (aortic dissection), the above symptoms may develop suddenly.

Signs and Tests

Listening to the abdomen with a stethoscope (auscultation) shows a "blowing" murmur over the aorta or a "whooshing" sound (bruit). Physical examination of the abdomen is performed. If a rupture is suspected, physical examination for signs of blood loss (hypovolemia) and an evaluation of lower extremity pulses and circulation are performed.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm may show on these tests:

A CBC may indicate loss of blood.

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