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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Complications

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Complications

Complications of an abdominal aortic aneurysm include:

Aortic dissection
Aortic rupture
Arterial embolism
Heart attack
Kidney failure
Paralysis
Shock
Stroke

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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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