🫀 What is an aortic aneurysm?
An aortic aneurysm is a dangerous enlargement of the largest artery in the human body. Over time, the vessel wall thins and weakens, increasing the risk of rupture (rupture), a condition that can be life-threatening.
Most commonly found:
- Aneurysms of the ascending aorta
- Aneurysms of the abdominal aorta
The most dangerous thing about aneurysms is that they often proceed without symptoms and are discovered by chance.
❗Recognize the signals that should not be ignored!
Aortic aneurysm can proceed without symptoms, but in some cases they are observed:
- Chest, back or abdominal pain.
- Pulsatile mass in the abdominal region.
- Shortness of breath or skipping heartbeat.
- With rupture - sudden, severe pain and a drop in blood pressure.
🔍 Main risk factors:
✔️ Arterial hypertension
✔️ Smoking
✔️ High cholesterol
✔️ Hereditary burden
✔️ Advanced age (especially over 60)
🧪 How is an aortic aneurysm diagnosed?
Modern medicine has reliable methods for detecting aortic aneurysm, even in the absence of symptoms:
- Echocardiography
- Computed tomography (CT angiography)
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
🛠 Methods of treatment:
Depending on the size and location of the aneurysm, the following are applied:
🔸 Tracking in small aneurysms
🔸 Endovascular intervention - via catheter
🔸 Surgery - for larger and risk aneurysms
Treatment is planned individually by a vascular surgeon.
🎯 The goal is to prevent rupture and restore normal blood flow.
The earlier an aortic aneurysm is detected, the more successfully treatment can be applied.
🧠 Awareness saves lives!
