Overview

The aorta is the largest artery, or blood vessel, in the body. It carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart. In the abdomen it is called the abdominal aorta. It supplies blood to the abdomen and lower part of the body down to the feet. The normal size of the aorta is about 1 inch in diameter.

The aorta is the largest artery, or blood vessel, in the body. It carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart. In the abdomen it is called the abdominal aorta. It supplies blood to the abdomen and lower part of the body down to the feet. The normal size of the aorta is about 1 inch in diameter.

Once AAAs are present, they usually enlarge over time. The larger the aneurysm, the higher the likelihood it will burst. Once an aneurysm ruptures, internal bleeding is significant and often fatal. In fact, ruptured AAAs are the 15th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the 10th leading cause of death in men over the age of 55.

The vascular surgeons at Vascular Health Partners are well-equipped to perform abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. Please call (518) 782-3900 for more information or if you would like to schedule an appointment.