Assertion: aortic aneurysm | /r/CapableOf | reach critical size thresholds
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text: An aortic aneurysm may be treated by surgical or endovascular repair if it is growing with time or has reached critical size thresholds that mean that the aneurysm is at risk of rupture or dissection (a dangerous and life-threatening rip in the wall of the thin-walled aorta that has become weakened).
text: An aortic aneurysm may be treated by surgical or endovascular repair if it is growing with time or has reached critical size thresholds that mean that the aneurysm is at risk of rupture or dissection (a dangerous and life-threatening rip in the wall of the thin-walled aorta that has become weakened).Surgery for an aortic aneurysm usually involves replacing the dilated portions of the aorta, and inserting a synthetic woven tube in its place.