An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta, the body’s main artery. The aorta is responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Because of the bulge, the aorta can stretch and become weak, causing serious bleeding or bursts that can lead to death. The aneurysm can happen in any part of the aortic, but most commonly in the abdominal area or the upper body.
What causes an aneurysm? Because the aorta walls are very elastic, some medical problems such as hypertension and atherosclerosis can weaken the walls. These conditions, along with natural wear and tear, can cause the wall to bulge outward. Most aortic aneurysms don’t have symptoms, but some people report of belly, chest, or back pain and discomfort. The worst scenario is that the aneurysm bursts, which then causes severe pain and internal bleeding.
Aneurysms can be diagnosed during routine doctor exams. Physicians recommend screening exams for aneurysms for men who are between 65 to 76 years old, have ever smoked, or have a relative who has had an aneurysm.
Treatments
Depending on its size, treatments for aneurysms can vary. If it is rather large, then the individual will need surgery where the doctor will repair the aorta with a stent or graft. Smaller aneurysms are treated with medications such as beta-blockers. The beta-blockers help lower blood pressure and stress on the walls.
Keep in mind that exercising and eating healthier will help reduce the risks of rupture and heart problems. Be sure to follow heart-healthy tips to prevent future complications.
About N. Trinh
i have 5 aneurysms one Aortic at 3.5 in 6/2011 two common iliac Artery Aneurysms one at 3.5 and one at 2.5 and i have two internal iliac one at 1.5 and one at 2.5 before these where found i had complained of pain fore almost a year. And when i was checked fore a possible cause of the pain this is what was found and i have been told that these are nothing and have no effect on me and they are no big deal and i was told i could do anything like lift heavy loads yet i found that sometimes heavy lifting can cause these and i used to lift weights. I have sever leg pain that at times is so bad i can’t walk this sucks i just hope that when these things blow and i’m shore they will some day my wife and kids no what to do like call a lawyer and show him my records and comments from some of these doctors over the past years.