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What Is an Aneurysm?

Internet URL

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/arm/arm_what.html   

Sponsoring Agency

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

This publication discusses aneurysm (AN-u-rism), which is an abnormal bulge or “ballooning” in the wall of an artery. The page links to additional information about aneurysm, including types, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention.

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Review Date

10/29/2008