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| name = Aortic aneurysm | |||
| image = [[File:Aortic_aneurysm.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Aortic aneurysm as seen on imaging | |||
| field = [[Vascular surgery]] | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| pronunciation = | |||
| specialty = [[Cardiology]], [[Vascular surgery]] | |||
| symptoms = Often none, but may include [[abdominal pain]], [[back pain]], or a pulsating feeling in the abdomen | |||
| complications = [[Aortic dissection]], [[rupture]], [[shock]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = [[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]], [[Thoracic aortic aneurysm]] | |||
| causes = [[Atherosclerosis]], [[genetic factors]], [[trauma]], [[infection]] | |||
| risks = [[Smoking]], [[hypertension]], [[male gender]], [[family history]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]] | |||
| differential = | |||
| prevention = [[Smoking cessation]], [[blood pressure control]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgery]], [[endovascular aneurysm repair]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = | |||
| frequency = | |||
| deaths = | |||
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'''Aortic aneurysm''' is a medical condition where the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. It can occur anywhere along the aorta, but is most common in the abdomen (abdominal aneurysm) and the chest (thoracic aneurysm). | '''Aortic aneurysm''' is a medical condition where the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. It can occur anywhere along the aorta, but is most common in the abdomen (abdominal aneurysm) and the chest (thoracic aneurysm). | ||
==Causes and Risk Factors== | ==Causes and Risk Factors== | ||
Aortic aneurysms are often caused by [[atherosclerosis]], the buildup of fat and other substances that can damage the aorta's lining. Other causes include [[cystic medial necrosis]], [[Marfan syndrome]], [[Ehlers Danlos syndrome]], and trauma. Risk factors include tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, and a family history of aortic aneurysms. | Aortic aneurysms are often caused by [[atherosclerosis]], the buildup of fat and other substances that can damage the aorta's lining. Other causes include [[cystic medial necrosis]], [[Marfan syndrome]], [[Ehlers Danlos syndrome]], and trauma. Risk factors include tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, and a family history of aortic aneurysms. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Most aortic aneurysms do not cause symptoms and are often discovered when a person undergoes medical imaging for another reason. When symptoms do occur, they can include abdominal, back, or leg pain. | Most aortic aneurysms do not cause symptoms and are often discovered when a person undergoes medical imaging for another reason. When symptoms do occur, they can include abdominal, back, or leg pain. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of an aortic aneurysm is typically confirmed with medical imaging, such as an ultrasound or CT scan. Once diagnosed, the size and growth rate of the aneurysm are closely monitored. | Diagnosis of an aortic aneurysm is typically confirmed with medical imaging, such as an ultrasound or CT scan. Once diagnosed, the size and growth rate of the aneurysm are closely monitored. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for an aortic aneurysm depends on its size, location, and rate of growth. Small, slow-growing aneurysms may be monitored with regular imaging tests to ensure they do not become a threat. Medications may be given to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of rupture. In cases where the aneurysm is large, fast-growing, or causing symptoms, surgery may be required to replace the affected portion of the aorta. | Treatment for an aortic aneurysm depends on its size, location, and rate of growth. Small, slow-growing aneurysms may be monitored with regular imaging tests to ensure they do not become a threat. Medications may be given to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of rupture. In cases where the aneurysm is large, fast-growing, or causing symptoms, surgery may be required to replace the affected portion of the aorta. | ||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
Potential complications of aortic aneurysms include aortic rupture and [[aortic dissection]], both of which are life-threatening conditions requiring emergency medical attention. | Potential complications of aortic aneurysms include aortic rupture and [[aortic dissection]], both of which are life-threatening conditions requiring emergency medical attention. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
[[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]] | [[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]] | ||
[[Thoracic aortic aneurysm]] | [[Thoracic aortic aneurysm]] | ||
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| Aortic aneurysm | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Cardiology, Vascular surgery |
| Symptoms | Often none, but may include abdominal pain, back pain, or a pulsating feeling in the abdomen |
| Complications | Aortic dissection, rupture, shock |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | Abdominal aortic aneurysm, Thoracic aortic aneurysm |
| Causes | Atherosclerosis, genetic factors, trauma, infection |
| Risks | Smoking, hypertension, male gender, family history |
| Diagnosis | Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | |
| Prevention | Smoking cessation, blood pressure control |
| Treatment | Surgery, endovascular aneurysm repair |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | |
Aortic aneurysm is a medical condition where the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. It can occur anywhere along the aorta, but is most common in the abdomen (abdominal aneurysm) and the chest (thoracic aneurysm).
Causes and Risk Factors[edit]
Aortic aneurysms are often caused by atherosclerosis, the buildup of fat and other substances that can damage the aorta's lining. Other causes include cystic medial necrosis, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers Danlos syndrome, and trauma. Risk factors include tobacco smoking, high blood pressure, and a family history of aortic aneurysms.
Symptoms[edit]
Most aortic aneurysms do not cause symptoms and are often discovered when a person undergoes medical imaging for another reason. When symptoms do occur, they can include abdominal, back, or leg pain.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of an aortic aneurysm is typically confirmed with medical imaging, such as an ultrasound or CT scan. Once diagnosed, the size and growth rate of the aneurysm are closely monitored.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for an aortic aneurysm depends on its size, location, and rate of growth. Small, slow-growing aneurysms may be monitored with regular imaging tests to ensure they do not become a threat. Medications may be given to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of rupture. In cases where the aneurysm is large, fast-growing, or causing symptoms, surgery may be required to replace the affected portion of the aorta.
Complications[edit]
Potential complications of aortic aneurysms include aortic rupture and aortic dissection, both of which are life-threatening conditions requiring emergency medical attention.
See Also[edit]
Abdominal aortic aneurysm Thoracic aortic aneurysm Marfan syndrome Ehlers Danlos syndrome
