heart and blood vessel disorders
Aneurysms of Arteries in the Arms, Legs, and Heart
Introduction
An aneurysm is a bulge (dilation) in the wall of an artery. (See also Aortic Branch Aneurysms and Aneurysms may occur in any artery. Aneurysms are most common in the Overview of Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection , which is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the body. The aorta is located in the torso. Aneurysms may also occur in arteries outside the torso, including those in the Legs (femoral arteries in the thighs, popliteal arteries behind the knees) Brain Aneurysms (cerebral arteries) Heart (coronary arteries) Neck (carotid arteries) Aneurysms of the carotid arteries are rare. Older people are more likely to have aneurysms than are younger people. 