Journey through diagnosis.

This is Chris' story of living with and receiving treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Here he discusses how he felt when he was first diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

This is Chris' story of living with and receiving treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Here he discusses his experience with the common nature of aortic aneurysms that present no symptoms. It was only after his diagnosis that he recognised the potential symptoms of collapsing due to aneurysm rupture and mortality.

This is Chris' story of living with and receiving treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Here he discusses the expectations he had going into his surgery and his satisfaction with the results.

This is Chris' story of living with and receiving treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Here he discusses how the decision for treatment is ultimately down to the patient. Doctors offer their clinical expertise but the patient has the weight of finalising the decision making process.

This is Chris' story of living with and receiving treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Here he discusses how keeping fit and active helped with his quick recovery.

This is Chris' story of living with and receiving treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Here he discusses how much he knew about aneurysms at the time he was diagnosed.