Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: How to prepare and what to expect - 12/2020

This handout describes how to prepare for open abdominal aortic repair and what to expect afterward. An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta, the main vessel (artery) that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge in the part of your aorta that is in your belly.