Aortic aneurysm: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments

Aortic aneurysms are enlarged blood vessels in the chest area, usually near the heart, that have been weakened by degenerative changes due to aging or high blood pressure.

Aneurysms can be congenital or develop over time; those that develop over time are more common.

They can become life-threatening when they rupture and spill blood into the chest cavity, which causes life-threatening complications like heart attack, stroke and death.

Aortic aneurysms are serious and require prompt treatment to prevent rupture and improve the chances ...