Ask the Heart Doctor | Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

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Have an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? Learn what causes it, who’s at risk and when surgery may be needed. Cleveland Clinic’s vascular experts answer real patient questions about diagnosis, symptoms and treatment options, including open and endovascular repair.

You’ll learn:
•What causes aortic aneurysms
•How family history and lifestyle affect your risk
•When surgery is needed
•What symptoms to watch for
•How to stay active with an aneurysm
•The latest in treatment and research

Cleveland Clinic’s heart and vascular specialists share practical ways to understand, monitor and manage your condition so you can live well with confidence.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Meet the aortic experts
01:40 What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
02:57 Causes and risk factors
06:19 Family history and genetics
07:58 Living with an aneurysm: Activity and lifestyle
12:42 When surgery is needed
14:11 Open vs. endovascular repair
18:34 Screening guidelines: Who should get checked
20:31 After repair: Monitoring and next steps
22:19 Innovations in aortic care and research
26:50 Why choose Cleveland Clinic
30:05 Recognizing aortic rupture and emergency signs
32:04 Final thoughts

Learn more about our heart experts:
Vascular medicine specialist Scott Cameron, MD, PhD - https://cle.clinic/4grgE7z
Vascular surgeon Francis Caputo, MD - https://cle.clinic/3K60Uuv
Vascular medicine specialist Pulkit Chaudhury, MD - https://cle.clinic/3ImBxnN
Vascular surgeon Courtney Hanak, MD - https://cle.clinic/4m1ESqe
Vascular surgeon Ali Khalifeh, MD - https://cle.clinic/46eFrHq

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