Re: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Question

From: Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD (andrew_at_heartmdphd.com)
Date: 09/16/04 

Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 12:59:32 -0400

Robert11 wrote:

> Hello:
>
> Not really sure if this is the correct group for this question, but since
> it concerns "aorta," thought I'd try here.
> If anyone has any suggestion as to a more appropriate group, would
> appreciate
> knowing of it.
>
> 68 year old white male.
>
> Last year, I had an utrasound of the stomach area which came back that I had
> an enlarged aortic artery. MD said it was below the threshold they worry
> about.
>
> But, had a followup this year, and the results said: "abdominal aortic
> aneurysm of 3.3 x 3.6 cm. (sounds large ?)"
> and that it was larger than it was a year ago (not sure of what it was
> then). CT scan was recommended.
>
> Would like to learn a bit more before seeing MD on this:
>
> Generally, how serious ?

Serious enough for continued monitoring.

> Emerg., etc. ?
>

Not based on the information you have provided.

>
> 3.3 x 3.6 cm sound large; is it ?

No.

>
> Probability of "bursting" (my term) ?
>

That depends on the size of it's largest dimension. Less than 5% would be a
reasonable estimate.

>
> How treated ?

Lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, and lower cholesterol.

> Surgery only answer ?

Only when rupture is imminent.

> Type of, etc. ?
>

Aneurysm repair versus endostenting.

>
> What else should I be asking ?
>

Suggested question: Why do you have an aortic aneurysm and why is it growing in
size?

>
> Much thanks; really appreciate it.
>

You are welcome.

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