Human activity is causing environmental degradation, which is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution.
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) Research studies suggest that a routine ultrasound scan is worthwhile for all men aged 65. This is because most people with an AAA do not have symptoms. Following a routine scan, surgery can be offered to men found to have an aneurysm over 5.5 cm wide.
Interventional radiologists are vascular experts who offer minimally invasive treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm. An aortic aneurysm is a weak area in the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.As blood flows through the aorta, the weak area bulges like a balloon and can burst if the balloon gets too big.hree out of four aneurysms show no symptoms at the time they are diagnosed. When symptoms are present, they may include: 1  Abdominal pain (that may be constant or come and go). 2  Pain in the lower back that may radiate to the buttocks, groin or legs.