There are many people that are walking around and are unaware
that they may fall victim of an aortic aneurysm. There are many types of
aneurysms such as brain aneurysms, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and
thoracic aortic aneurysm. An aortic aneurysm is from a weakened area in
the vessel that is bulging. The aorta is located from the heart down to
the middle of the chest and goes down to the abdominal area, and it is
the largest supplier of blood to the body. Depending on the rate of
growth, such as slow or fast, will predict when surgery should be
schedule. This condition can be life-threatening and if you are a
medical professional you should consider an ACLS course to increase your
medical knowledge for these life threatening conditions. Usually since
the symptoms are undetectable, there a few signs to know about:
* A pulsating feeling near the navel area, if the aneurysm is occurring in the abdominal area
* Tenderness or pain in the abdomen or chest
* Back Pain
During physical exams, when the physician is pressing on the abdomen the are feeling for any masses or pulsating sensation. It is extremely important to report any of the symptoms that were mentioned above. If the physician suspects an aneurysm in the abdomen or chest he/she will want to order an ultrasound, or Echo-cardiogram, or CT scan or MRI. These tests do not cause any discomfort. The ACLS course provides detailed information about heart arrhythmia and treating the causes.
If you are aware of Aortic Aneurysms in your family history it is important to know that it is a concern for high risk. The majority of Aortic aneurysms occur in the abdomen. Causes of aortic aneurysms can include tobacco use, high blood pressure that is not controlled, infection in the aorta (vascular), previous injuries to the aorta and traumatic injuries. Another important complication can occur once the aortic aneurysms occur and that is blood clots. When the vessel has been injured from rupturing, the body tries to repair itself and this can result in blood clots forming and are flowing freely in the bloodstream and can travel to the heart, lungs, and brain.
The only treatment for a ruptured aortic aneurysm is emergency surgery. If you have been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm the goal is to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing. For the abdominal aortic aneurysm if it is small with no symptoms, the physician may keep on check on it and observe it. If it is considered medium, then you and the physician will discuss your options of waiting and observing or proceed with surgery. If it is considered large or growing rapidly surgery is a greater possibility. Recovering from surgery for an aortic aneurysm will take a couple of months and that is if there is no complications from surgery. For example, infections, wound reminiscence, or pneumonia.
Recovering successful will depend upon the patient's desire to follow instructions and putting forth an effort to get back on their feet. It takes team work to get back on the road to recovering successfully. Nurses and Physicians should consider pain as an issue and keep it under control so that the patient is able to breath normal and able to get out of the bed and ambulate. Any concerns always consult the advice of your primary care physician.
* A pulsating feeling near the navel area, if the aneurysm is occurring in the abdominal area
* Tenderness or pain in the abdomen or chest
* Back Pain
During physical exams, when the physician is pressing on the abdomen the are feeling for any masses or pulsating sensation. It is extremely important to report any of the symptoms that were mentioned above. If the physician suspects an aneurysm in the abdomen or chest he/she will want to order an ultrasound, or Echo-cardiogram, or CT scan or MRI. These tests do not cause any discomfort. The ACLS course provides detailed information about heart arrhythmia and treating the causes.
If you are aware of Aortic Aneurysms in your family history it is important to know that it is a concern for high risk. The majority of Aortic aneurysms occur in the abdomen. Causes of aortic aneurysms can include tobacco use, high blood pressure that is not controlled, infection in the aorta (vascular), previous injuries to the aorta and traumatic injuries. Another important complication can occur once the aortic aneurysms occur and that is blood clots. When the vessel has been injured from rupturing, the body tries to repair itself and this can result in blood clots forming and are flowing freely in the bloodstream and can travel to the heart, lungs, and brain.
The only treatment for a ruptured aortic aneurysm is emergency surgery. If you have been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm the goal is to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing. For the abdominal aortic aneurysm if it is small with no symptoms, the physician may keep on check on it and observe it. If it is considered medium, then you and the physician will discuss your options of waiting and observing or proceed with surgery. If it is considered large or growing rapidly surgery is a greater possibility. Recovering from surgery for an aortic aneurysm will take a couple of months and that is if there is no complications from surgery. For example, infections, wound reminiscence, or pneumonia.
Recovering successful will depend upon the patient's desire to follow instructions and putting forth an effort to get back on their feet. It takes team work to get back on the road to recovering successfully. Nurses and Physicians should consider pain as an issue and keep it under control so that the patient is able to breath normal and able to get out of the bed and ambulate. Any concerns always consult the advice of your primary care physician.
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