AAA

Question 1

What is an AAA?

Answer 1

Abdominal aortic aneurysm, a bulging of the abdominal aorta, possibly following weakening by high BP/atherosclerosis. Risk factors include hypertension, smoking, and diet.

Question 2

Signs and symptoms of an AAA

Answer 2

Not necessarily detectable. May be a pulsating mass in the periumbilical region.

If dissected, drop in BP, and hypovolaemic shock symptoms.

Question 3

Management of an AAA

Answer 3

Surgery.