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A healthcare professional explains an abdominal ultrasound to an older patient. Ultrasound is used to detect and monitor abdominal aortic aneurysms. BearFotos/Shutterstock

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can cause years of anxiety, even without symptoms

Ukachukwu Abaraogu, University of the West of Scotland and Chris Seenan, University of Stirling

Regular scans help clinicians monitor small aneurysms, but patients describe recurring fears and confusion about what they can safely do.

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  1. Abdomen
  2. Aneurysm
  3. Heart
  4. Hypertension

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