AAA stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. It is a medical condition characterized by the ballooning of the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart through the abdomen. If the aneurysm ruptures, it can cause life-threatening bleeding. Regular screening is recommended for people at risk of developing AAA.
AAA is the diagnosis itself, which stands for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. It is a medical condition characterized by the ballooning of the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from the heart through the abdomen.
The exact cause of AAA is not known, but it is believed to develop due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Smoking is the most significant risk factor for developing AAA, and other factors that increase the risk of developing AAA include age, male gender, family history of AAA, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).