How is aortic aneurysm?
The goal of treatment is the reconstruction of the aorta if there is a danger that it may burst, that is, if an aneurysm of the aorta is further than 5.5 cm. If the aneurysm has ruptured, emergency surgery will be needed to save the life of the patient.
The treatment is surgery that can be done either by unclosed surgery or by internal reinforcement of the hearth. At open surgery removed the damaged section of aorta and replace it with an artificial vein, called Vascular. Some aneurysms can be treated with an internal reinforcement (stent) is inserted from one or both groins. Any such treatment is dependent on aneurysm appearance, and the hospital's experience with the method.
Surgery is necessary in case of leakage or cracking of the aneurysm. Other reasons for surgery can be a pain, blockage in the ureters because of aneurysm, blood clot, resigned from the aneurysm. If the checks show that the aneurysm is growing (more than 1 cm per annum) or size of 5.5 cm, it is also the basis for operation. These are large and comprehensive interventions with high risk of complications. The following factors argue against surgical treatment due to complication risk: Heart attack last six months, heart failure, lung failure with breathlessness at rest, cancer with reduced life expectancy and renal failure.
Aneurysm of the aorta is at most a sign that blood vessels elsewhere in the body can be damaged by atherosclerosis. It is therefore, very important to slow the atherosclerosis process by whatever means available. This means that you have to stop smoking - this is crucial for the further development of the disease and to withstand an operation. Moreover, it is appropriate to cholesterol-lowering treatment, and careful blood pressure treatment to anyone with elevated blood pressure.
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