A Silent Threat: Jim’s Journey Through Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

In 2016, Jim Jacobs learned he had an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 3 cm and began annual monitoring with a local MedStar Health vascular team in Annapolis. For years, his condition remained stable, but in 2025 when the aneurysm had grown considerably, his care team recognized that the complexity of his case required the advanced expertise and specialized capabilities available at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.