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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Market Forecast and Growth 2016-2026

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the enlargement of lower part of aorta in the abdomen. The aorta is the main supplier of the blood to the body, hence the ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm may cause abnormal bleeding. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is asymptomatic disorder unless there is a rupture which leads to internal bleeding and hemorrhaging. The treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm depends upon the size and enlargement of the aorta. Surgical intervention is advised if the aneurysm is larger than 55mm and occurs in people aged above 55 years. It is very rare in people of less than 60 years of age which provides significant evidence that this is an age related condition. High cholesterol and blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking also play an important role in the growing incidence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in people. The disorder is normally detected and diagnosed through an ultrasound of the abdomen but more detailed information can be provided by other modalities such as computed tomography scans for situations where location of the aneurysm is critical. The mortality rate is around 75% is estimated if an aneurysm ruptures and causes internal bleeding

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