Question 1

just been diagnosed with a 1.3 x 1.4 cm calcified splenic artery aneurysm plus calcified granulomas throughout the spleen.  thoughts on treatment.

Accepted Answer

Spleen: What are your symptoms? Why were the tests done? If those are incidental findings, you may not need any treatment whatsoever.

Question 2

treatment for calcified renal aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on size and symptoms , 2 cm or  more  size can rapture . the one with calcium deposit is better than the one with out  . treatment varies from close observation done more often , , endo-vascular stent  and even bench surgery  where the kidney is removed and re-implanted  ( like renal transplant )

Question 3

what is the treatment for popliteal aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Resection: Endo vascular stent if possible other wise resection

Question 4

what are treatment options for possible stroke or aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Treatment options for strokes include a clot-busting medication (tpa) that can be given with the first 3 hours or so after the stroke. Treatments for aneurysms include filling the aneurysm with a thin metal wire ("coiling") or surgically sealing off the aneurysm ("clipping"). Discuss your symptoms with your doctor. If this is something happening right now, go to an emergency room.

Question 5

how does an endovascular coiling treatment help to remove an aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Thrombosis: Endovascular coiling of aneurysms leads to thrombosis around the coils, closing off part or all of the aneurysm sac. The first methods were over 200 years ago, and involved using cotton. Endovascular coiling allows treatment of aneurysms in otherwise hard to reach areas.

Question 6

you were right, the aneurysm was 1.1x.9 cm and now after a year is 10x13x7 mm . do i need treatment or just observation ?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm: You don't give enough information about the aneurysm for those of us who don't know you to advise. Where is the aneurysm, how long has it been known and has it been enlarging besides the two measurements you gave which aren't a whole lot different

Question 7

what is the best treatment for aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Size: Aortic aneurysms less than 5 CM in size can be observed if asymptomatic. The best treatment for symptomatic aortic aneurysms and any aortic aneurysm over 5 CM is surgical repair. This can be done through an open or endovascular approach.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for an aneurysm behind the knee?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: It depends on size, exact location, symptoms and other risk factors for surgery

endovascular techniques may be suitable also.
Be aware of bilateral popliteal aneurysm commonality.
Also substantial incidence ( about 50%) abdominal aortic aneurysm
see a vascular surgeon.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for a brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are two main treatments for brain aneurysms.  One is surgery and the other is embolization of the aneurysm.  They both have good and bad issues to be discussed with your doctor.

Brain aneurysms are a serious matter.  But, take your time and make sure you understand the risks of both the procedures.  Then compare them to the risk of doing neither.

Question 10

what is the best treatment of cerebral aneurysm ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the location, shape, size and the base of the aneurysm, some can be addressed by endovascular technique and some require surgical clipping.  Check with your neurosurgeon.

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Just been diagnosed with a 1.3 x 1.4 cm calcified splenic artery aneurysm plus calcified granulomas throughout the spleen. thoughts on treatment.

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Treatment for calcified renal aneurysm?

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You were right, the aneurysm was 1.1x.9 cm and now after a year is 10x13x7 mm . do i need treatment or just observation ?

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What is the best treatment for aortic aneurysm?

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