Question 1

i had a splenic arterial aneurysm with thrombosis coiled three weeks ago.  ultrasound yesterday showed a large amount of infarct.  still in intermittent pain..how long does infarct hurt? does infarct hurt only during the process of dying-then stop?

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Donot worry : The pain should decrease slowly and slowly ,and also in the meantime see your pcp

Question 2

is there an correlation with arterial plaque build up and risk of aneurysms?

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Depends: Some are congenital (ie: brain, kidney and splenic),  and some are acquired such as aortic and iliac

Question 3

cardiac mri showed fusiform aneurysm of main pulmonary artery. report says likely due to elevated pulmonary artery pressures. what can cause chronically elevated pulmonary arterial pressure?

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: Normal main pulmonary artery measures up-to 29mm in diameter. A true aneurysm is focal dilatation involving all three layers of arterial wall. Pseudoaneurysm does not involve all layers. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pyogenic bacteria, viral &amp; fungal infections, vasculitis &amp; others can cause these aneurysm. PAH can be due to heart, lung or blood clotting problems, HIV infections. Helpful?

Question 4

i underwent celiac artery aneurysm embolization by coil occlusion. it was successful but can i suffer complications later?  i'm 44 and concerned

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Embolization effect: When  embolized , collaterals develop ; intestines,  liver are 2 areas that get redistribution. Effect also depends on your individual anatomy. Would avoid too many liver toxins - alcohol , fatty foods,wt,  Most studies f/u 2 years not 20-30 yet. But people have organs removed and flow has to be redirected so I would not worry. Without embolization there is rupture risk which is devastating

Question 5

how can i treat a radialis artery aneurysm?

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Depends: Based on size and symptoms, treatment is either observation or intervention, which can be ligation or resection. Discuss your options with your doctor or a vascular surgeon.

Question 6

what could you tell me about celiac artery aneurysms and repairs?

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They are uncommon.: The celiac axis (or artery) is one of the shortest named arteries.  It branches very quickly into the hepatic and splenic arteries.  Because it is so short, it is uncommon for it to develop an aneurysm.
They can occur and when their size is appropriate, will require open surgical repair, with an interposition bypass to replace the aneurysmal artery. It is a big operation_ should be expertly done.

Question 7

why is it that artery aneurysms are worse than vein aneurysms?

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Grow faster: Arterial aneurysms grow faster because they are subjected to higher pressures. They also are more prone to rupture and will bleed faster and longer.

Question 8

a splenic artery aneurysm of 19mm or 22mm be fixed or just watched ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The two sizes stated may have different recommendations - size alone will affect which one may need surgery.  Hormonal status (i.e. Pre vs post menopausal) can affect decision as well.  Additional characteristics of the aneurysm such as calcifications also might impact determination.  For the one less than 2 cm and if asymptomatic, an observational strategy is likely.

Question 9

anyone know what is a traumatic basilar artery aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

As the name suggests: It is aneurysm of dilatation of the basilar artery (at the back side of brain) due arterial wall disruption as a result of injury.

Question 10

my side hurts and i get nauseous easy i have a splenetic artery aneurysm and i have a 2mm cyst on my spleendo i need to worry?

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Need more info: Splenic artery aneurysms are usually fixed if they exceed 2 cm in diameter and are symptomatic. Therefore it depends on the size and whether your doctor thinks your pain is related to the aneurysm. Women of childbearing age should get splenic aneurysms fixed regardless of size since they can rupture in pregnancy. Asymptomatic aneurysms in a man or older woman may be watched unless they grow &gt;3cm.

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I had a splenic arterial aneurysm with thrombosis coiled three weeks ago. ultrasound yesterday showed a large amount of infarct. still in intermittent pain..how long does infarct hurt? does infarct hurt only during the process of dying-then stop?

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Is there an correlation with arterial plaque build up and risk of aneurysms?

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Cardiac mri showed fusiform aneurysm of main pulmonary artery. report says likely due to elevated pulmonary artery pressures. what can cause chronically elevated pulmonary arterial pressure?

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I underwent celiac artery aneurysm embolization by coil occlusion. it was successful but can i suffer complications later? i'm 44 and concerned

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How can i treat a radialis artery aneurysm?

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What could you tell me about celiac artery aneurysms and repairs?

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Why is it that artery aneurysms are worse than vein aneurysms?

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A splenic artery aneurysm of 19mm or 22mm be fixed or just watched ?

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Anyone know what is a traumatic basilar artery aneurysm?

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My side hurts and i get nauseous easy i have a splenetic artery aneurysm and i have a 2mm cyst on my spleendo i need to worry?

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