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This video provides a brief overview of symptoms and signs of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. It informs the viewer of the symptoms and signs of the ruptured abdominal aorta. A ruptured aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening condition and only about half survive. The symptoms typically include sudden onset backache and collapse. The video explains the difference between contained perforation of the aorta which allows time for the patient to recover, which must be used to get to a specialist healthcare facility.
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