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What Is Aortic Aneurism ?

What is aortic aneurism ?
Tue, 15 Dec 2009
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An aortic aneurysm involves the aorta, one of the large arteries that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta bulges at the site of the aneurysm like a weak spot on an old worn tire. You can read more here http://www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_aortic_aneurysm/article.htm
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What Is Aortic Aneurism ?

An aortic aneurysm involves the aorta, one of the large arteries that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta bulges at the site of the aneurysm like a weak spot on an old worn tire. You can read more here http://www.medicinenet.com/abdominal_aortic_aneurysm/article.htm