Arterial aneurysm. Coloured X-ray angiograms of sections through the abdomen and legs of a 72-year-old patient,showing the presence of calcified atherosclerotic plaques that have led to an aneurysm of the popliteal artery. An aneurysm is a blood-filled dilation in a blood vessel wall. It is caused by a weakening of the vessel wall,which may be caused by hardening of the vessel (atherosclerosis),high blood pressure or injury. If left untreated an aneurysm can rupture,which is often fatal | |
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