An abdominal aortic aneurysm that bursts can cause potentially fatal internal bleeding. One-time screening with abdominal ultrasound is currently recommended for older men who have ever smoked.

High levels of triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the body and the foods we eat, directly cause abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to a study in mouse models led by Michigan Medicine.

Intermittent hypoxia caused by obstructive sleep apnea increased the susceptibility of mice to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms, researchers report in a new study. Obstructive sleep apnea may be a ...

The widow of soccer journalist Grant Wahl revealed he died of an aortic aneurysm while covering the World Cup in Qatar. During the quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands, the 49-year ...