Question 1

what are treatments for abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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SEVERAL: If it is not tool larger, medicines to control your blood pressure will help prevent it from getting larger. However, if it is expanding rapidly or is large, then there is the danger of it rupturing, which could be fatal. Depending on the location and size, sometimes this can be repaired with a stent meaning that no incision is necessary. Otherwise, an open operation is needed.

Question 2

are there effective natural treatments for abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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No: Basically, trying to prevent the AAA from rupturing or leaking. This can be done with surgery (open vs. Placed via blood vessel) or with medical management and follow-up..The most "natural" thing is to do nothing, but this has a much higher death rate than surgical repair or blood pressure control with meds. Avoiding stress, tobacco, etc. May help keep BP down when used in conjunction with meds.

Question 3

i have high blood pressure, a aaa descending from heart, arrhythmias, diabetes, thyroid problems, orthostatic blood pressure, bph,  high cholesterol and triglycerides.  going in for biopsy next week.  what would an oncologist say might be a treatment?

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Biopsy: A discussion about treatment options is to be expected based on biopsy results. Many times results are inconclusive or do not warrant immediate therapy, but rather surveillance. For cancers typical treatments include chemo or immunotherapy, radiation and surgery in no specific order.

Question 4

are you at risk for aaa in marfans?

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Yes: Marfans is a connective tissue disorder that can affect, amongst other structural tissues, the aorta.  In hypertensives in particular, Marfan's does make one more susceptible to abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms.  These can detected and treated by a variety of methods, but confirmation of the diagnosis is important.

Question 5

is there such thing as inoperable aaa?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Pretty much any aneurysm is repairable with an open or endovasculat approach. What would make an aaainoperable is the status of the patient. If someone is too sick to have AAA repair, the AAA may be considered inoperable.

Question 6

can an aaa be diagnosed when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ultrasound is safe during pregnancy.

Question 7

is it possible for aaa repairs to leak?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probably you are thinking of endoleak following stent graft repair for aaa. What this means is that there is persistent blood flow into the excluded aneurysm sac after the stent graft is placed. It is not leaking outside the aaa, just outside the stent graft. There are several types, some require treatment and others do not. Your surgeon will be able to explain your specific case.

Question 8

does having aaa make your skin turn yellowish?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean...: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa )? Then no, there would be no skin color changes expected from aaa.

Question 9

what are some lasting effects of anesthetic for a aaa repair?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: The anesthesia from a AAA repair is really no different from any other type of general anesthesia, especially if the repair was performed using an endovascular approach. If the AAA repair was done open or in an emergent setting, patients are often anemic. In addition there are a lot of "fluid shifts" which cause significant edema post-operatively. Other common side affects are a sore throat&cough.

Question 10

can you offer tips for someone about to go through aaa repair surgery?

Accepted Answer

Preparation: Like anything else, the better shape you are in going into surgery, the better your results coming out. If you are smoking, stop before surgery. Exercise (walking) helps. A lot depends on the type of repair you are having, either endovascular or open. Endovascular is less invasive, but the durability is unknown.

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