Question 1

is it alright to massage someone with an aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With the exception of deep abdominal massage or forceful back massage when the person is lying on his stomach. In general, we advise patients with abdominal aneurysms control blood pressure, refrain from smoking, and stay away from activities that increase intraabdominal pressure (like sit-ups or crunches or heavy lifting).

Question 2

can someone in their 20s already have an aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm: It is possible, could be  thoracic or abdominal.Please get an ultrasound exam  asap.

Question 3

is it possible for someone in their 20s to have an aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is very unlikely but possible. Such a person would likely have a collagen-vascular disease such as marfan's syndrome or ehlers danlos syndrome.

Question 4

can someone in their 20s have an aortic aneurysm growing in them already?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Though rare, there are certain genetic defects which cause a weakening in the walls of arteries including the aorta which can lead to aneurysms in younger patients.

Question 5

how many minutes does someone have to live after the aortic aneurysm ruptures?

Accepted Answer

Not many: It depends on how fast the blood is leaking. There sometimes is time to get the patient to the operating room and repair the aneurysm so it does not necessarly cause immediate death.

Question 6

4.9cm ascending aortic aneurysm. am i ok to fly transatlantic? i'm concerned that if it ruptured, there would not be enough to get me to medical car

Accepted Answer

Surgical parameters: once the aneurysm reaches a diameter of 5.5 cm, surgical correction is mandatory, Use compression socks, walk around airplane  and tretch/flex your lower legs.It is rare to see a rupture with an aneurysm less than 5.5 cm.  Rupture would be fatal if it occurred over the Atlantic, since no land mass/hospital would be close enough.

Question 7

what is an aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Large aorta: An aortic aneurysm is an aorta which is larger than it should be.  This is typically due weakness of the walls of the aorta.  This weakness can be secondary to degenerative change, congenital (born with it) abnormalities of the wall of the aorta, or trauma.

Question 8

is aortic aneurysm inherited?

Accepted Answer

Depends: An aortic aneurysm can be the result of inherited conditions like marfan's syndrome. Conversley, aortic aneurysms may appear 'de novo' in those without a family history and only clinical risk factors such as atherosclerosis and hypertension. Since the relationship between genetics and environment is complex, if there is a family history one should always be extra vigilant and monitor.

Question 9

will aortic aneurysm disappear?

Accepted Answer

No: It will only get larger and eventually rupture or causes material inside the aneurysm to go into the leg arteries potentially causing need for amputation.  Have the aneurysm followed carefully, correct all risk facks - stop smoking, control high blood pressure; have brothers & sisters checked; check carotid arteries ( stenosis associated with aneurysm ).

Question 10

what is an acute aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Dilated aorta: An aortic aneurysm is an aorta which is larger than it is supposed to be. "acute" refers to the sudden onset of symptoms.  The aneurysm can cause pain by suddenly enlarging, encroaching on surrounding parts of the chest or abdomen, or rupturing.

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