Question: is aortic aneurysm a cardiovascular disease?
Answer: Heart Disease - Aortic Aneurysm. An aortic aneurysm is the bulging of a portion of the aortic wall. Aortic aneurysms are believed to be caused by the gradual weakening of the artery due to atherosclerosis, arterial narrowing and hardening from cholesterol plaque build-up.