Aneurysms Symptoms
This blog of CNC Health Info is about Aneurysms
ANEURYSMS
DESCRIPTION
An aortic aneurysm is a balloon like bulge in the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart through the chest and torso.
Aortic aneurysms can dissect or rupture –
The force of blood pumping can split the layers of the artery wall
, allowing blood to leak in between them. This process is called a dissection
The aneurysm can burst completely, causing bleeding inside the body. This is called rupture
Dissections and ruptures are the cause of most deaths from aortic aneurysms
Risk factors for aortic aneurysm –
Smoking
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol
Atherosclerosis
Diagnosis and test –
Heart health test
Test for lung disease
Ultrasound – vascular
Treatment –
Aneurysms repair
Catheter immobilization
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