Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging area in the wall of the section of the aorta that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the lower body.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
| Last Updated | March 7, 2008 |
| Last updated: | March 07, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
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