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  2. Aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    An aneurysm is an outward bulging, likened to a bubble or balloon, caused by a localized, abnormal, weak spot on a blood vessel wall. [1] Aneurysms may be a result of a hereditary condition or an acquired disease. Aneurysms can also be a nidus (starting point) for clot formation and embolization.

  3. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    An aortic aneurysm often doesn’t cause symptoms, but it can lead to severe, sudden bleeding from a ruptured aneurysm. A ruptured aneurysm has a high risk of death. If symptoms of an aortic ...

  4. Limb infarction - Wikipedia

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    The major tissues affected are nerves and muscles, where irreversible damage starts to occur after 4–6 hours of cessation of blood supply. [4] Skeletal muscle, the major tissue affected, is still relatively resistant to infarction compared to the heart and brain because its ability to rely on anaerobic metabolism by glycogen stored in the cells may supply the muscle tissue long enough for ...

  5. Aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    Aortic aneurysms result from a weakness in the wall of the aorta and increase the risk of aortic rupture. When rupture occurs, massive internal bleeding results and, unless treated immediately, shock and death can occur. One review stated that up to 81% of people having abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture will die, with 32% dying before reaching ...

  6. Quincy Jones Recalled Surviving Nearly Fatal Aneurysms 50 ...

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    Quincy Jones was widely regarded as one of the greatest music producers and composers throughout his illustrious 70-plus-year career. His death on Sunday, Nov. 3 sent shockwaves across the world ...

  7. Acute limb ischaemia - Wikipedia

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    With proper surgical care, acute limb ischaemia is a highly treatable condition; however, delayed treatment (beyond 6 to 12 hours) can result in permanent disability, amputation, and/or death. Early detection and steps towards fixing the problem with limb-sparing techniques can salvage the limb.

  8. Category:Deaths from aneurysm - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Deaths from aneurysm" The following 84 pages are in this category, out of 84 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Alexis (comics)

  9. How did John Ritter die? Wife revisits his misdiagnosed heart ...

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    Ritter's official cause of death was an undetected aortic dissection, when the body's main artery, aka the aorta, tears. However, doctors initially thought the actor was experiencing a heart attack.