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			| Abdominal aortic aneurysmAn aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging section in the wall of the aorta. The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An abdominal aortic aneurysm happens in the section of the aorta that  is in the belly.ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
 Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerJeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Vascular Surgery
Current as ofMarch 20, 2017Current as of:
                March 20, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Vascular Surgery |  |  |  |  |  |