Question 1

which type of doctor do i need to see for anabdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

If you already know: You have one, a vascular surgeon can decide if an operation or endovascular procedure is best for you.

Question 2

i was diagnosed with a ascending aortic aneurysm by my family doctor. do i need to go see a heart doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ascending aortic aneurysms are treated once they reach 6cm in diameter. They are treated to prevent rupture. Typically they are monitored by ct angiograms once a year. A cardiothoracic surgeon is perfect to follow such a condition.

Question 3

can ct of sbdomen see aortic aneurysm? my doctor ordered a ct but have had 3 ct on brain. is it safe to have another?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the reason you are getting the ct of the abdomen is to rule out an abdominal aortic aneurysm then i would proceed to the table.  The benefit of documenting the anatomy and determining treatment far out ways the risk of the ct.

Question 4

how does a doctor diagnose aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: Well sometimes it can be palpated if it is in the abdomen. Or in some cases and abnormal pulsation can even be visualized. Xrays, especially a ct scan will visualize and confirm it. An ultrasound would also demonstrate the aneurysm.

Question 5

give me a hint. what kind of hassle am i facing if doc suspects aortic aneurysm? what is required to diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: An abdominal ultrasound will show if there is an abnomality of you aorta. It takes just a few minutes to perform and is very accurate.

Question 6

can an echocardiogram find an aneurysm? im a 56 yr old man and my father died from an aortic aneurysm at 54. my doctor wants to do an echocardiogram. do you think hes looking for an aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

The : The short answer is that an echocardiogram can sometimes find an ascending aortic aneurysm if it is relatively close to the heart. It is a good place to start, particularly if this is the type of aneurysm that your father died from. It is safe, non-invasive, and requires no radiation. If it is not seen on echo and there is still a concern, then your doctor may consider a ct scan or an mri. Echo is also important because there sometimes can be valve abnormalites associated with aneurysms.

Question 7

can an av fistula be created by one doctor and closed (this is the only thing he is doing), so that another doctor can treat and aortic aneurysm with a graft?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ask your doctors to communicate and to develop a treatment plan. That way everyone knows what to expect.

Question 8

do i have to see a dr for thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This needs to be routinely monitored, as when it reaches a certain size, it is at risk for rupture, which would have a high chance to be a life ending event.

Question 9

is it possible to repair a mitral valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm together through a right anterior mini thoracotomy or better to do via a median sternotomy, i see both have been done by this method but not at the same time, possible reasons?

Accepted Answer

: I would have it done by a surgeon with lots of experience and let them choose the approach as they know your anatomy and I do not.  They also know what has worked best in their hands (and knife).

Question 10

what type of doctor treats an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Vascular surgeon: A vascular surgeon with endovascular experience.

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What type of doctor should I see for abtominal aortic aneurysm

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Which type of doctor do i need to see for anabdominal aortic aneurysm?

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I was diagnosed with a ascending aortic aneurysm by my family doctor. do i need to go see a heart doctor?

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Can ct of sbdomen see aortic aneurysm? my doctor ordered a ct but have had 3 ct on brain. is it safe to have another?

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How does a doctor diagnose aortic aneurysm?

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Give me a hint. what kind of hassle am i facing if doc suspects aortic aneurysm? what is required to diagnose?

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Can an echocardiogram find an aneurysm? im a 56 yr old man and my father died from an aortic aneurysm at 54. my doctor wants to do an echocardiogram. do you think hes looking for an aneurysm?

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Can an av fistula be created by one doctor and closed (this is the only thing he is doing), so that another doctor can treat and aortic aneurysm with a graft?

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Do i have to see a dr for thoracic aortic aneurysm?

A member asked:

Is it possible to repair a mitral valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm together through a right anterior mini thoracotomy or better to do via a median sternotomy, i see both have been done by this method but not at the same time, possible reasons?

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What type of doctor treats an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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