Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Treatment in Westminster, Maryland

An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) happens when the force of blood flowing through your arteries pushes your artery wall out. This creates a balloon-like bulge that develops in your abdomen. Getting immediate treatment is essential to minimize damage and prevent complications.

Key Symptoms

While Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) generally start without any major symptoms, you’ll start to notice signs as the aneurysm grows. You can potentially feel pain in your chest, belly, and flanks, along with pulsating feelings.

Back pain
Cough
Shortness of breath
Pain in the chest
Scratchy voice

Frequently Asked Questions About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

An AAA occurs when the lower part of your body’s main artery becomes weakened and bulges. The Aortic aneurysm is an enlarged artery in the abdomen.

While a small AAA doesn’t usually cause a major threat to your health, as it enlarges it can rupture, and you can suffer from massive internal bleeding that could be fatal.

The most common risk factors for AAA include advanced age, smoking, and atherosclerosis. If you’re a male, from a white population, or have a positive family history of abdominal aneurysms, you might be at higher risk.

Abdominal aneurysms are often called silent killers because they can potentially rupture before being diagnosed. If you have persistent pain in your abdomen, your physician may use an ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan to diagnose your abdominal aneurysm.

Explore Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Options With VCTA

At VCTA, we specialize in endovascular aneurysm repair procedures. Your provider will make a small incision in your artery and use real-time imaging to guide a catheter to the aneurysm. After the catheter is positioned, a stent graft is placed to stabilize blood flow.

Struggling With Pain or Pulsations Near Your Stomach?

The cause might be an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. VCTA provides complete support from diagnosis to treatment at our clinic in Westminster, Maryland.

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