欧博娱乐Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms, Causes & Treatm
How is an unruptured aortic aneurysm treated?
If you have an unruptured aortic aneurysm, your provider will monitor your condition closely. If you have risk factors for developing an aortic aneurysm, your provider may also recommend regular screenings.
Treatment aims to prevent the aneurysm from growing large enough to tear the artery or burst. For smaller, unruptured aneurysms, your provider may prescribe medications to improve blood flow, lower blood pressure or manage cholesterol. All can help slow aneurysm growth and reduce pressure on the artery wall.
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What are the types of aortic aneurysm surgery?Large aneurysms at risk of dissecting or rupturing may require surgery. Your provider might use one of these types of surgical procedures to treat an aortic aneurysm:
What can I expect after aortic aneurysm surgery?Recovery after aneurysm surgery takes a month or longer. Your provider will continue to monitor you for changes to the aneurysm, growth or complications. Most people have positive outcomes after surgery.
All surgery has risks. Possible complications after surgery include:
Leaking blood around the graft (called endoleak).
Movement of the graft away from where it was placed.
Formation of blood clots.