These are patients whose other medical problems have prevented them from having the traditional surgery. In these cases, physicians have had no alternative but to tell the patient to avoid activities that would cause the aneurysm to enlarge. The danger is that the aneurysm bursts. Almost eighty percent of all aneurysms that rupture, result in a patient dying from internal bleeding. It's unclear what causes an artery wall to weaken and form an aneurysm, but it is recommended that people with pulmonary disease, high blood pressure or a family history of aneurysms be screened thoroughly.
Reports show that pain in the stomach or back can signal an upcoming rupture of the abdominal area.
Aneurysms can generally be detected with a physician's exam and ultrasound.