if you have ever been told you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) and are experiencing abdominal pain then you should seek immediate medical treatment. here are the guidelines. if you have sudden severe abdominal pain (especially if it's a "tearing" sensation in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen) an extreme drop in blood pressure (as evidenced by dizziness paleness and a sudden increase in your heart rate) or sudden confusion and weakness you should call 911 immediately. otherwise call your cardiologist right away and tell them your aaa may be symptomatic. they should get you an appointment quickly. you are right to rule out aaa as soon as possible. i wish you all the best!
i suspect aaa might be causing my abdominal pain. should i see my long time cardiologist or family dr about my symptoms? . i had heart valve replacement 4 years ago. i'm due for my annual echocardiogram in a couple months. should i see my family doctor or my cardiologist about my abdominal pain? i would like to rule out aaa as soon as possible.