Question 1

can you diagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm with a stethoscope w/o x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly: The best ways to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm are by ct scan or ultrasound.  However, in a thin person, one may palpate a pulsatile mass in the upper mid-abdomen or hear with a stethoscope a bruit, which is turbulent flow within a blood vessel.

Question 2

would a regular abdominal xray be able to see an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

No, need ultrasound: An abdominal x ray doesn't show blood vessels so it's not used to detect aneurysms. An abdominal ultrasound is usually done to screen for aortic aneurysms. Men who have ever smoked are advised to have an abdominal ultrasound between the ages of 65 and 75.

Question 3

what's a simple, painless treatment for my grandpa's abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are watched closely, operated on, or treated with endovascular stent grafting, all while strictly controlling blood pressure. Treatment depends on size of the aaa, age and condition of the patient, and other factors. At minimum it should be followed closely by a doctor.

Question 4

would a routine, regular abdominal x-ray be able to detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

If calcified.: If the wall of the aneurysm is calcified it may be possible to see it on a regular abdominal x-ray especially if a transtable view is obtained.

Question 5

abdominal aortic aneurysm risks; is there a website for that?

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A number of them: Go to medlineplus http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/aorticaneurysm.Html 
for links to sites about abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Question 6

what does a tortuous abdominal aortic aneurysm mean?

Accepted Answer

With twists/bends: The term "tortuous" simply means: full of twists, turns and bends. In medicine we use this to describe the pathway of veins or arteries. When either veins or arteries "grow" to become varicose veins or aneurysms, not only do they grow in diameter, but also in length. As they grow longer, they start bending and twisting to accommodate and "fit" into the same body.

Question 7

can you diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm with a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Abdominal aortic aneurysms, when large enough, can sometimes be felt by pressing on the abdomen. This feels like a very prominent pulse in the abdomen, which cannot be typically felt in most people (unless you're really thin). Sometimes an aortic aneurysm may produce a sound that can be picked up by a stethoscope, but this is unlikely and not typical at all. Consult a vascular surgeon.

Question 8

what are the odds really of a 16 yearold getting abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Pretty low: Unless he/she has a congenital malformation or predisposition for aneurysm formation.  Abdominal aortic aneurysms, in general, is caused by atherosclerois and hypertension, both rare conditions at this age.

Question 9

how long can symptoms be present before a 10cm abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptures?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Typically patient should have abdominal or back pain for months to years however one can be completely asymtomatic and have sudden pain in abdomen and back due to rupture.

Question 10

how long will symptoms be present before a 10cm abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptures?

Accepted Answer

Varies -  get fixed!: Symptoms can include back pain, abdominal pain from the streching and pressure inside the aneurysm to surrounding tissues, "blue toe" syndrome ( pregangrene & gangrene )  from material inside the aneurysn "breaking off" & going downstream with blockage of lower leg/foot arteries. A 10 CM aneurysm should not be taken lightly & should be repaired soon. If ruptured, death rate is around 90%.

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