CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

Answer: B -Aneurysms are more common in the elderly, but they can occur in young people, as well. An aneurysm is defined as a localized, blood-filled dilation of a blood vessel (artery or vein) caused by cardiac disease or weakening of the blood vessel wall. Aneurysms are common in intracranial vessels, but are also found along the thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, and in vessels of the extremities. Aneurysms typically occur in elderly patients, but can present in patients of any age group. The risk of aneurysm increases with age and is most likely to occur in individuals between the ages of 50 and 80.