Aortic Aneurysm
Other Places To Get Help
Online Resource
VascularWeb Web Address: www.vascularweb.org VascularWeb is provided by the Society for Vascular Surgery. This Web site provides information about vascular conditions for patients and families. VascularWeb can help you learn about how to prevent and treat vascular diseases, learn about vascular screening, and find a vascular surgeon.
Organizations
American College of Cardiology 2400 N Street NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: (202) 375-6000 Fax: (202) 375-7000 E-mail: resource@acc.org Web Address: www.acc.org Contact the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for information about heart disease. The mission of the ACC is to work for quality health care for patients with heart disease. The organization provides education, promotes research, and creates management guidelines and standards of care for heart disease.
American Heart Association (AHA) 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) Web Address: www.americanheart.org Call the American Heart Association (AHA) to find your nearest local or state AHA group. The AHA can provide brochures and information on support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit heart patients and provide information and support. AHA's Web site also has health information on various heart-related conditions.
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: March 7, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Overview | |
| FAQs | |
| Cause | |
| Symptoms | |
| What Increases Your Risk | |
| When to Call a Doctor | |
| Exams and Tests | |
| Treatment Overview | |
| Ongoing Concerns | |
| Living With an Aortic Aneurysm | |
| Medications | |
| Surgery | |
 | Other Places To Get Help |
| Related Information | |
| References | |
| Credits | |