An aneurysm is defined as a weakening of the walls of a blood vessel that causes it to expand like a balloon. In an aneurysm, the vessel wall is weakened and thinned and there is a risk of rupture. An aneurysm can occur in any part of the body, but most commonly occurs in the abdominal aorta (the main blood vessel that originates from the heart and supplies the whole body), but can also occur in the region of the aorta originating from the heart and in the aorta in the chest. The main cause of aneurysm formation is atherosclerosis.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR THE DISEASE?

Smoking, diabetes, genetic predisposition, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, stress are the most risky factors for the disease.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF THE DISEASE?

Back pain, abdominal pain and swelling in the abdomen that feels like a pulsation. In some patients, the ballooned artery may burst and rupture into the abdomen; in this case, fainting, loss of consciousness and even death may occur in addition to other symptoms.