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Aneurysms can occur in any blood vessel, but aortic aneurysms
in the abdominal aorta are particularly common. Large aortic
aneurysms are likely to progress to life-threatening rupture or
dissection, which is usually fatal. Elective repair of large aneurysms
therefore reduces mortality and morbidity. Small aneurysms may
be present in patients who present with other conditions. They will
be monitored, but do not usually warrant the risks of undertaking
repair on the body’s main artery. This article reviews the
pathophysiology, medical treatments and nursing care of
abdominal aortic aneurysms.