Impending rupture of a chronic contained abdominal aortic aneurysm with a 14‐day history

Abstract

Abstract This case of an impending abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture emphasizes impaired consciousness with low back pain. Family doctors must be attentive to a patient's physical findings and medical history, even if vital signs are normal at the initial visit.

Keywords

• abdominal aortic aneurysm
• chronic contained rupture
• impending rupture
• low back pain
• perspiration
• prostration