While the aorta’s diameter normally ranges from 2-3 cm (1 ½ inches), an aneurysm can cause it to grow to several times its normal size. Over time, if the AAA continues to grow, the aorta’s wall can ...

An arrest has been made in connection to the death of a Lawrence County woman. The Aurora-Marionville Police Department ...

An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aorta may continue to further expand (dilate) or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the ...

I.C. Dear I.C.: An aneurysm is a weakening in the wall of the artery, causing part of the artery to enlarge. If the enlargement is big enough, a person is at risk for rupture, which causes a ...

An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes weakened and enlarges. Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no ...

"That can happen for a variety of reasons — the most common one is smoking, but it can be genetic and it can be other causes." As the aneurysm grows larger like a balloon, it risks bursting ...