A localized widening or bulging of the abdominal aorta which is a major blood carrying vessel. A rupture of the weakened bulge is considered very serious because of the large volume of blood carried by this vessel.
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Log in to comment. Prognosis HideSurvival rate statistics for Abdominal aortic aneurysm: The following are statistics from various sources about the survival rate for Abdominal aortic aneurysm: * 61% is the 5 year survival rate for patients who undergo surgical repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms in the US (American Family Physician, Vol 56, 1997) Log in to comment. Treatment Hide* Initial treatment is to stabilize and resuscitate the patient as needed –Attention to airway, breathing, and circulation –Immediate repair of ruptured abdominal aneurysm # Treat the underlying etiology # Vascular surgical consultation may be necessary for severely stenotic and/or symptomatic vessels # Nephrology consult may be needed for renal insufficiency or to help with appropriate medication choices # Treat hypertension if present –Always avoid ACE inhibitors in patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis Log in to comment. |

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