Category: Cardiovascular / Vascular Disease
An aortic aneurysm is a localized enlargement of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, which can occur in the chest (thoracic) or abdomen (abdominal) and carries a risk of rupture.
Approximately 5-9% of men and 1-2% of women over 65 years old are affected by abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) are less common, affecting about 6-10 per 100,000 person-years. (Source: American Heart Association)
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