January 20, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 11 Health, Fitness & Beauty (ARA) Getting older is not easy, especially when it comes to making sure your body is healthy. Doctors probably have you watching your weight, your cholesterol, and other health vitals in every effort to make sure you have a happy and full life. But there are conditions that many times do not get mentioned during visits to the doctor because they often don’t exhibit any symptoms until it’s too late. One such “silent killer” is an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Today, it’s estimated that more than one million people are living with this condition, and do not even know it. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a blood-filled bulge or ballooning of the abdominal aorta, the artery that carries blood away from the heart to the lower part of the body. Over time, the aneurysm can become weak and the force of normal blood pressure can cause a rupture. This can lead to severe pain, massive internal bleeding, or even sudden death. While the exact causes of this condition are unknown, the risk factors include: Keep an eye on silent killers in the golden years Age: Individuals over the age of 60 are most likely to develop this condition. Gender: These aneurysms are between five to 10 times more common in men than in women. Family history. Smoking or history of smoking. Clogged arteries. High blood pressure. High cholesterol. Fortunately, most abdominal aortic aneurysms can be detected early through a simple ultrasound screening in which a health care professional glides a sensor over the stomach to view images of the aorta. The ultrasound screening takes a few minutes and helps doctors determine if an abdominal aortic aneurysm is present. The exam also measures the size of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a key step in identifying the best treatment option - such as a watchful, waiting approach, open surgical repair, or endovascular grafting. The good news is that if detected prior to rupture, abdominal aortic aneurysms can be successfully treated 95 percent of the time. On the contrary, only 10 to 25 percent of people survive a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, making it the third leading cause of sudden death in men over 60. Due to his family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm, professional football legend Joe Theismann understands the risks associated with the disease. “My father was lucky. He wouldn’t be here today if his aneurysm had not been detected through a routine exam,” Theismann acknowledged. Having his father diagnosed with abdominal aortic aneurysm was a wake-up call to Theismann to get himself screened by a simple, painless, 10-minute ultrasound. Today, he encourages everyone to learn more about abdominal aortic aneurysm and ask their physicians if they qualify for a life-saving screening. Screenings are held across the country in an attempt to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms before they rupture and to help save lives. Find a screening location near you at www.FindtheAAAnswers.org, which also has more information on risk factors and how you can “Take the Pledge” to get screened and keep yourself, and your loved ones, healthy into your golden years. 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