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Treatment Options for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Goals of Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

The goals of treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) include:

Repairing the AAA in a timely fashion before it poses a high risk for rupture and complications
Preventing rupture of the AAA
Preserving the patient's quality of life
Prolonging survival

There are two avenues of treatment that may be considered for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms:

Ongoing surveillance of the AAA to detect any changes in size or appearance
Surgical intervention

If an abdominal aortic aneurysm is expanding rapidly (more than 1 cm. per year) or is showing signs of imminent rupture (e.g. severe, sudden onset of abdominal pain, gradual or severe drop in blood pressure, presence of a pulsating mass), the individual should seek immediate medical care since they may require urgent evaluation for possible surgical intervention.