An aneurysm occurs when an artery’s wall becomes weak and thin, and stretches and bulges like a balloon. An aortic aneurysm occurs in the aorta. An AAA, or abdominal aortic aneurysm, occurs in the most common affected part of the aorta: the abdominal, or stomach, area. Because the aorta is the main artery to leave […]
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Chest Pain
Chest pain can appear in many forms – a dull ache, sharp pain, or burning – and can be a sign of a variety of conditions. Whatever the pain, chest pain needs to be taken seriously. The following table describes what to do if you experience different types of chest pain. Heart-related causes of chest […]