39765 Date St., #101, Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 894-5167
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15611 Pomerado Rd., #525, Poway, CA 92064 (858) 485-5301
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS (AAA)
The aorta is the largest blood vessel that is responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body. When a segment of the abdominal aorta expands into a bulge, it is known as an AAA. Aortic aneurysms can rupture and cause death or it can send off clots that may lead to limb loss.
Risk Factors Include: Family history of AAA Age Smoking Hypertension More common in men
Common Symptoms: Abdominal pain A pulsating feeling in the abdomen Back pain A blue painful toe
Procedure offered by Dr. Chan: Open repair of AAA Stent graft repair of AAA