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17 kwi 2023 · An aortic aneurysm is a weak spot or bulge in the wall of the main artery taking blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It can be located in your chest or abdomen. If an aneurysm...
25 paź 2023 · Symptoms include: Sudden, severe chest pain that may radiate to the shoulder, back, neck, jaw, arms, legs, and/or stomach. A feeling of impending doom. Heart palpitations. Weak pulse. Low blood pressure.
25 kwi 2023 · Symptoms that a thoracic aortic aneurysm has ruptured or dissected include: Sharp, sudden pain in the upper back that spreads downward. Pain in the chest, jaw, neck or arms.
An aneurysm occurs when part of an artery wall weakens, allowing it to abnormally balloon out or widen. The causes of aneurysms are sometimes unknown. Some people are born with them. They can also be hereditary. Aortic disease or an injury may also cause an aneurysm. Learn more about aneurysms.
It most commonly occurs in the left ventricle after a heart attack causes heart muscle to die or weaken. When the heart pumps blood, the weakened area bulges like a balloon. A ventricular aneurysm can rupture (burst).
15 maj 2024 · Signs and symptoms of thoracic aortic aneurysm can include the following: Sharp, sudden pain in the chest or upper back. Shortness of breath. Trouble breathing or swallowing. Abdominal aortic aneurysm. An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens below the chest. Abdominal aortic aneurysms happen more often than thoracic aortic aneurysms.
11 cze 2022 · Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm come on suddenly and can include: Dizziness or lightheadedness. Rapid heart rate. Sudden, severe chest pain, abdominal pain or back pain. Finding an aortic aneurysm before it ruptures offers your best chance of recovery. As an aortic aneurysm grows, you might notice symptoms including:
