Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms And Complications
Most typically, aortic aneurysms develop quite gradually, over a period of several years, so never grow to the point that rupture becomes likely. Such aneurysms rarely produce any symptoms. However, in other cases, an aneurysm may grow much more rapidly and become quite large, causing symptoms. These symptoms are a sign that rupture is becoming more likely. When an aortic aneurysm ruptures the risk of death is very high—even if emergency surgery can be performed....