DEAR DR. GOTT: It is my fervent prayer that this letter reaches your hand. One cannot imagine the plethora of mail you receive daily. Therefore, I have attempted to keep my letter as short as possible.

Three words — abdominal aortic aneurysm — spoken to a patient conjures up one word: fear. Please address AAA in your daily column for the sake and benefit of the multitude of those aware and unaware of potential ramifications of this nefarious disease. I have read that 1,500 Americans lose their lives to this condition every year.

Our doctor has failed to satisfactorily address my questions about my husband’s condition during the past four years. The only medication he takes is Lovostatin daily for slightly elevated cholesterol. What causes AAA? What causes fat in the liver?
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