Question 1

what does having dissecting aortic aneurysm mean?

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Torn lining of aorta: The largest blood vessel in the body normally has a lining consisting of three layers.  If the inner layer tears away from the middle layer, blood may not flow properly into the arteries that serve the brain, the kidneys or other organs.  Depending on the exact location of the dissection, this may be an emergent life-threatening condition requiring immediate surgery.

Question 2

what type of shock syndrome can dissecting aneurysm and vena cave compression are obstructions that cause?

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Hypovolemic: Compression or obstruction of the vena cava can cause a reduction in blood return to the heart, giving the appearance of blood loss or hypovolemic shock.

Question 3

i am 22. how long does it take for the aorta to become less flexible and in risk for aneurysms and dissection. smoked on and off for some years...

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For sure?: NMS but no one can tell you when and if aneurysm and dissection would occur. Arteries do get more rigid as we age and probably happens to everyone to a variable extent by age 40. At age 23, your risk is nearly non-existent but you need to stop smoking which can only hasten arteriosclerosis which you are so concerned about.

Question 4

what are the signs someone has dissecting aortic aneurysm?

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Chest pain,back pain: A dissecting aneurysm can be silent until it produces complications. The walls of the aorta separate and create two lumens. It can progress back and rupture into the sac covering the heart and produce death by squeezing the heart. It can block other major vessels and symptoms would be related to the blocked vessel. It can rupture and bleed.

Question 5

aortic aneurysm same as dissection?

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No: Aneurysm is the dilation of your artery that can rupture if it gets too big overtime. A dissection is when the layers of your artery separate - generally associated with traumatic injuries (blunt or sharp), it is usually an acute event. Sometimes you can see dissection when the aneurysm starts to leak.  Make friend with a vascular surgeon.

Question 6

how to know if i have an aortic dissection or aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Echo or CT: An echocardiogram or CT scan are the 2 modalities of choice. Dissection is an emergency. Aneurysm can be evaluated electively.

Question 7

does an aortic dissection type b suddenly happen? or does it get preceded by an aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Ao dissection: Typically is of abrupt onset and not preceded by an aneurysm

Question 8

what is a dissecting aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Serious condition: An aortic dissection is when a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta [which is a large blood vessel that branches from the heart] and blood enters between the inner and middle layers, causing them to separate. If the wall ruptures, then it is often fatal. If detected and treated early on, your chances of survival improves.  With appropriate treatment your risk of death is 10%.

Question 9

do a lot of people get dissecting aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

No: It's pretty rare.

Question 10

how does aortic dissection differs from aortic aneurysm?

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See detail: The Aorta (and all arteries) is composed of three distinct layers that are normally fused. A dissection refers to a separation of these layers, usually caused acutely and can be a life threatening emergency depending on the location on the aorta. An aneurysm on the other hand is usually chronic and diagnosed incidentally during workup for something else. Treatment depends on size.

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