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An aneurysm in the back area typically refers to an abnormal bulge or dilation in a blood vessel, often the aorta, which runs through the abdomen and lower back. This condition can be life-threatening if it ruptures, leading to severe internal bleeding. Symptoms may include Back pain, abdominal pain, or pulsating sensations, but some aneurysms can be asymptomatic. Early detection and monitoring are crucial for managing the risk of rupture.
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What is a bulge of weak area in the wall of the aorta know as?
This weak spot is called an aneurysm. In the aorta it is called an aortic aneurysm.
Could a aneurysm plus stroke end up causing ADHD?
Yes. Aneurysm in the chest area can travel to the brain and cause stroke.
What is the medical term meaning dilation of an artery?
dilatation arterialis, commonly we mean vasodilation (or vaso dilatation)
What is a fusiform aneurysm?
If all three layers of the vessel are affected and weakness develops along an extended area of the vessel, the weakened area will appear as a large, bulging region of blood vessel; this is called a fusiform aneurysm.
A bruit noted during auscultation in the area of a blood vessel is often a sign of?
Aneurysm
6-8mm size aneurysm is what grade of aneurysm?
An aneurysm 10mm or under is considered a small aneurysm
What examination confirms the existence of an aneurysm?
Otherwise, when chest, abdominal, or back pain is severe, aortic aneurysm is suspected and x-ray (radiographic) studies can confirm or rule out that condition.
What is a swollen blood vessel in your brain?
A swollen blood vessel in the brain is called a brain aneurysm. It is a potentially life-threatening condition where a weakened area in a blood vessel in the brain balloons and fills with blood. If an aneurysm ruptures, it can cause a hemorrhagic stroke.
What is considered a large ventricular aneurysm?
After a heart attack, the area of the heart that is affected becomes weaken and thin.
How do you use the word aneurysm in a sentence?
I have an aneurysm of the leg
Why is an angioplasty an incorrect treatment for an aneurysm?
Angioplasty is an incorrect treatment for an aneurysm because it is designed to open narrowed or blocked arteries, not to address the bulging or weak area of a blood vessel that characterizes an aneurysm. Aneurysms require stabilization or repair to prevent rupture, often through surgical methods such as clipping or endovascular stent placement. Angioplasty could inadvertently exacerbate the aneurysm by increasing pressure on the weakened vessel wall. Therefore, specific interventions targeting the aneurysm are necessary for effective treatment.
What is the surgical removal of an aneurysm is an?
Aneurysmectomy is surgical removal of an aneurysm.
