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Aortic aneurysm anxiety. is this one of the worst health issues? like a timebomb

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No,should not: Elective ( means not as in ruptured one ) aortic surgery has excellent result , with very low mortality. Recently more and more cases are being done by endovascular stents with out opening abdomen ( similar to coronary stents) observation for small aneurysms , surgery only if size is increasing, may be causing anxiety.

Answered 6/23/2020

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Serious : But manageable. Get follow up ultrasounds each 6-12 months. No smoking. Control high blood pressure. Walk for exercise. Most easily treated with endografts. Hang in there.

Answered 10/4/2016

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