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An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), which is an abnormal expansion or bulge in the diameter of the aorta, is a life-threatening condition because if it is not detected and repaired, it can rupture and lead to sudden death or serious complications. In many patients a AAA does not cause symptoms or complaints, and as a… read more
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A retired man from Crawford County was taken to a hospital in Meadville with signs of a ruptured aortic aneurysm. An echocardiogram was done that showed the aneurysm, but the doctor who read the echo did not see that. As a result, the aneurysm was not repaired and the gentleman bled to death within 24… read more
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A retired man from Pittsburgh entered a Monroeville hospital for bowel surgery. When his belly was opened to repair the bowel, the surgeon should have also seen that he had an aortic aneurysm in the same area that was in need of immediate repair. However, the surgeon never saw the aneurysm. Three days later, the… read more
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A husband and father from Altoona died as a result of a delay in treating an abdominal aortic aneurysm. An aneurysm is an abnormal weakening in the wall of the blood vessel. If the aneurysm grows, it needs to be treated, otherwise it will rupture. This gentleman’s aneurysm was not watched closely enough and, as… read more
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