Abdominal aortic aneurysm

An abdominal aortic aneurysm usually doesn’t have any symptoms, but when it breaks open, then the patient might experience symptoms. Here are some of the common abdominal aortic symptoms:

• Consciousness loss 
• Rapid heartbeat 
• Sweaty and clammy skin 
• Pain spreading from the core or back to the pelvis, legs, or buttocks 

It is recommended to visit a doctor and seek medical help if the following symptoms get severe:

• Fainting 
• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Dizziness 
• Breath shortness 
• Abdomen and sudden severe pain

There are some conditions that lead to contributing the development of aneurysms. Here are the abdominal aortic aneurysm causes: 

• Traumatic injuries causing tears in the artery wall 
• Vasculitis also known as blood vessel inflammation
• Cardiovascular illnesses 
• Atherosclerosis 
• Peripheral artery disease
• The use of tobacco causes structural proteins loss in the artery wall that leads to decreased wall strength
• Infection in the aorta 
• Blood vessel illnesses 
• High blood pressure

An abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment depends on the complete health including the type of aneurysm, size, location, and growth rate. Here are some of the treatment options which include:

• Open abdominal surgery- This procedure is used for removing the aorta-damaged area. It is an invasive surgery type and needs a longer time to recover. It is required if an aneurysm is large or has broken open. 
• Endovascular surgery- It is a less invasive surgery and doesn’t involve large incisions like traditional surgery. This surgery involves the use of a graft for stabilizing the aorta's weakened walls.
• Monitoring- The doctor might involve regular monitoring with imaging tests rather than performing surgery for a small abdominal aortic aneurysm that is not more than 5.5 centimeters wide.

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