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What is dilatation of the infrarenal aorta?
Yes, these types of AAA do occur. Infrarenal AAAs are more easily operable (compartively speaking) than suprarenal AAAs. Infrarenal means that the aneurysm has occured below the level of the renal arteries.
How does an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm get repaired?
The infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm can be repaired through different types of surgery. The two main types of surgical repair include open repair and endovascular repair.
What is the medical term meaning top of the kidney?
The uppermost portion of the kidney is known as the superior pole of the kidney. When referring the area immediately above the kidney, but not including the kidney itself (such as the adrenal glands), the term commonly used is suprarenal.
What can atherosclerotic calcification within the abdominal aorta lead to?
The infrarenal abdominal aorta is found in the part aorta below the kidneys.Arteriosclerosis can be found in any artery wall and that wall will thickens as a result of invasion and collections of white blood cells (WBCs) and an increased number of smooth muscle cells creating a fibrofatty plaque.The accumulation of the white blood cells is termed "fatty streaks" early on because of the appearance being similar to that of marbled steak.These accumulations contain both living, active WBCs (producing inflammation), remnants of dead cells, and cholesterol and triglycerides.The plaques eventually include calcium and other crystallized materials (calcification) within the layer of the oldest plaque. It sometimes becomes entirely calcified. This makes that area very stiff. Because of that stiffness, the artery doesn't 'flex' and high blood pressure is the result.
What is the life expectancy of an 82 year old man with an abdominal aorta aneurysm that's 5.0 cc in size?
It isn't easy to determine without knowing the gentleman's health history and comorbidities. However - an AAA that is from 5-5.9cm has a 6.5% chance of rupture every year. So, if his AAA does not grow - then there is a 65% chance of rupture by the age of 92. If the AAA increases to 6.5cm, the rate increases to 20% per year, giving him an estimated 100% rupture risk some time over the course of 5 years once the AAA has reached that size. The overall mortality rate for ruptured AAA is 80-90%. Factors that increase risk for rupture include smoking/history of smoking, COPD, hypertension, connective tissue disease, and family history of ruptured AAA. If the aneurysm is infrarenal and far enough away from the renal arteries, this AAA could likely be repaired through minimally invasive techniques. Endovascular repair (EVAR) does not require general anesthesia or large incisions. The operation is conducted through the vessels in the legs. If considering repair, the surgeon will discuss risks/benefits and the surgeon's assessment of the patient's life expectancy will factor into this decision making process.
What is an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm?
abdominal aortic aneurysm...... this is when the main artery from your heart that passes blood through your stomach is blocked. caused by clotting. an abdominal aorticaneurysm is a serious life threatening condition and should be treated immediately. if the aneurysm reaches to a point where it bursts the person may only have minutes even seconds left to live. the symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm are.... pulsating of the stomach... abdominal cramps or stiff feeling pains in the lower back.. you may feel Daisy or light headed when exercising or lifting heavy objects. tiredness, decreased appetite, these are only a few of the symptoms, if you are curious and want more information the do not hesitate to contact your local GP after all that's what there their for. thanks Andy cardiovascular surgeon abdominal aortic aneurysm...... this is when the main artery from your heart that passes blood through your stomach is blocked. caused by clotting. an abdominal aorticaneurysm is a serious life threatening condition and should be treated immediately. if the aneurysm reaches to a point where it bursts the person may only have minutes even seconds left to live. the symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm are.... pulsating of the stomach... abdominal cramps or stiff feeling pains in the lower back.. you may feel Daisy or light headed when exercising or lifting heavy objects. tiredness, decreased appetite, these are only a few of the symptoms, if you are curious and want more information the do not hesitate to contact your local GP after all that's what there their for. thanks Andy cardiovascular surgeon
