What is aortic aneurysm?

An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal balloon-like or sac-like dilatation of the aorta caused by weakening of the arterial wall. The aorta is the largest artery in the body, originating from the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it branches off into two smaller arteries.

How do members experience aortic aneurysm?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with aortic aneurysm*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for aortic aneurysm*

Who has aortic aneurysm on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 10
40s 28
50s 46
60s 84
70+ 101

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 125
Female 139