This AAA discovered 3 years ago in a routine exam (no symptons). Annual ultrasounds show no enlargement but a slight shrinkage (not significant re margin of error in ultrasound process).
2007-01-15 03:24:47 · 5 answers · asked by Frank R 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
No. But it's unlikely to rupture.
However, you should get annual ultrasounds to monitor the AAA.
If it get larger than 5cm or grows quickly, you should see a vascular surgeon.
2007-01-15 10:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that the doctor told you that aneurisms smaller than 5 cm usually do not rupture. Having said that, is there any medical reason you do not have it removed. Suggest you read the medifocus guidebook on abdominal aortic aneurisms. Ruptures are almost always fatal.
2007-01-15 03:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anne2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. No way. Nyet. Nada. Nein. That is a surgical problem, not one that can be affected by diet or exercise. What needs to be done is simply for your physician to keep close watch on it, which with those annual sonograms, you and your doctor are doing. If there's significant increase seen next sonogram, your doctor will have to refer you to a surgeon for repair of this situation.
2007-01-15 03:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stitch in time saves nine, better opt. for surgical Repair. Mortality rate is 99% so you have chance. You will have a better chance to reach a normal life span.
2007-01-15 08:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is not possible. Aneurysms are caused by a weakening of the wall of the blood vessel itself. Your only option is surgery.
2007-01-15 03:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋