Aortic aneurysm in the elderly
Aortic aneurysm refers to a disease caused by local or diffuse abnormal expansion secondary to the loss of smooth muscle and elastic tissue in the aorta's intima and middle layers, which compresses surrounding organs. This disease is more common in the elderly.
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Site of disease:
heart -
Infectious :
Not contagious -
Frequent population:
Elderly men -
Related symptoms:
Chest pain cough difficulty breathing abdominal mass hoarseness