The aneurysm refers to an area ofswelling on an artery . In most cases,the aneurysm seat on the aorta , but it can be installed on any artery . The danger with the aneurysm is that it can break ...
What are the arteries most commonly affected by the aneurysm?
The aorta , artery of the heart that goes primarily to the abdomen, is the most commonly affected by the aneurysm . In most cases, the aneurysm is localized in the abdominal aorta .
But the arteries located in the brain , leg, intestine, spleen may also be affected.
Why do we develop an aneurysm?
- The cause of aneurysm most common is atherosclerosis. Indeed, deposits of cholesterol in the arteries weaken the walls of arteries , promoting areas of swelling. Thus, all risk factors for atherosclerosis (smoking, hypertension , high cholesterol ...) increase the aneurysm .Conversely, the fight against hypertension, high cholesterol, smoking, etc.., Helping to prevent aneurisms !
- There are aneurysms congenital.
- Less common causes: trauma, inflammatory disease of the aorta, hereditary disease of connective tissue (forming the wall of the arteries), infectious diseases, pregnancy ( artery, splenic).
How do I know if the aneurysm will rupture?
When the bulge expands, the aneurysm can rupture and become deadly.
Unless it moves close to the skin (a pulsatile mass is visible), there is no evidence of an aneurysm . Thus, most aneurysms are discovered only incidentally during routine examination or imaging prescribed for another reason.
However, the aneurysm is accompanied by intense pain. It is potentially fatal.
What is the treatment of the aneurysm?
It depends on the diameter of the aneurysm .
Below 5 cm, the risk of rupture is low. Simple monitoring is implemented.
Beyond 6 cm, the aneurysm is treated by surgery. It replaces the damaged portion of the artery with a prosthesis. Endovascular surgery allows today to introduce a stent (a kind of metal spring) inside the artery to reinforce it andprevent rupture .
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