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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

8.17.22
| Care and Conditions, Prevention and Wellness

Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Should you consider getting a screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? Yes you should. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aortic aneurysms or aortic dissections (tears) were the cause of 9,904 deaths in 2019. If an aneurysm ruptures, it’s very unlikely that the person will...

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