Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) — Risk Factors and Prognosis

Aortic aneurysm is a common and serious condition that can be fatal upon rupture. The aneurysm can be detected months or years before a rupture occurs but commonly goes undetected, due to its asymptomatic nature in its early stages. Ideally, early detection prevents complications and reduces the mortality rate of this condition. Knowledge on Aortic aneurysm is essential for physicians, especially as a differential diagnosis for abdominal, back, chest and leg pain. It needs to be excluded early even if there is a small possibility of its existence due to its high mortality rate. Unpredictable sudden rupture of aortic aneurysms can quickly lead to hypovolemic shock or death.