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Aneurysm, Ruptured

Medical Definition:	The tearing or herniation of the weakened wall of the aneurysmal sac.
Guide Notes:	IM; coord with specific vessel (IM) or precoord vasc dis if available (IM); if spontaneous, coord with RUPTURE, SPONTANEOUS (NIM)
Previously Indexed:	Aneurysm (1966-1992),Rupture, Spontaneous (1968-1992)

Aneurysm, Ruptured Categories.

Aortic Rupture - Tearing of aortic tissue. It may be rupture of an aneurysm or it may be due to trauma.

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