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AAA is an enlargement that develops in weakened areas in the body's largest artery. The enlargement occurs slowly, over several years, with no symptoms. Most people are unaware of their AAA until it becomes large enough to rupture. Rupture causes sudden, severe pain, and death occurs in most people before they can reach a hospital.

Beginning in 2007, a free, one-time, ultrasound AAA screening will be available for at-risk Medicare beneficiaries during their Welcome to Medicare physical. At risk are men who have smoked sometime during their lives and men and women with a family history of AAA. If AAA is detected, patients should consult with a vascular surgeon. Treatment options include medical management with close follow-up for small AAAs and minimally invasive endovascular procedures, or open surgery, for larger aneurysms.

By: Stacey Moore

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