Question 1

can aortic aneurysm symptoms be mistaken for anything else? even more so after use of "upper" drugs?

Accepted Answer

Yes--can be mistaken: Aortic aneurysm is highly unlikely in someone your age.  The only people I've ever known to have aortic aneurysm have been long-term (more than 20-30 years) smokers.  Aortic aneurysms are characterized by a "tearing pain," that moves as the tear expands.  Some have compared it to pain of a kidney stone.  More likely you're having tachycardia and anxiety from the "uppers."

Question 2

my son has aortic aneurysm with htn. what drugs will be used to treat him?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm and htn: There are many possible drug choices for treating this situation. In general we try and control the blood pressure and narrow the pulse pressure with the agents we use. Discuss the possible therapy with the physician(s) involved.

Question 3

can aortic aneurysm symptoms be mistaken for anything else? even more so after use of drugs? mostly about the symptom of a mass underneath the

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm: an aneurysm is usually asymptomatic, and becomes symptomatic when it enlarges enough. If you can feel a mass and that's the aneurysm, you should have it addressed immediately because it means that it's large enough to create problems

Question 4

what to do if patient has aortic aneurysm with htn. what 2 drugs you give them?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine: One study suggested amlodipine is beneficial. The most important factor is BP control and not smoking. The second drug I would choose would be a beta blocker like atenolol or metoprolol.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

what are causes of an aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Several things: About 5% of men over the age of 65 have abdominal aortic aneurysms. Risk factors include: increasing age, male sex, family history of aneurysm (may increase your risk 4-fold), hypertension, and history of smoking. Dissecting aneurysms can be caused by localized damage to to the artery from hypertension or trauma (deceleration or sheering-type injury) or catheter injury from an angiogram.

Question 10

what is an infrarenal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Below the kidneys: An infrarenal aortic aneurysm is a dilation of the aorta below the renal (kidney) arteries.  This section of the aorta is located in the abdomen.

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