Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in a section of the aorta, the body’s main artery. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Because the section with the aneurysm is overstretched and weak, it can burst. If the aorta bursts, it can cause serious bleeding that can quickly lead to death.
Aneurysms can form in any section of the aorta, but they are most common in the belly area (abdominal aortic aneurysm). They can also happen in the upper body (thoracic aortic aneurysm). Thoracic aortic aneurysms are also known as ascending or descending aortic aneurysms.
Aneurysms can form in any section of the aorta, but they are most common in the belly area (abdominal aortic aneurysm). They can also happen in the upper body (thoracic aortic aneurysm). Thoracic aortic aneurysms are also known as ascending or descending aortic aneurysms.
Why is it required?
The wall of the aorta is normally very elastic. It can stretch and then shrink back as needed to adapt to blood flow. But some medical problems that can weaken the artery walls are:
High blood pressure Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) Diabetes Injury
These problems, along with the wear and tear that naturally occurs with aging, can result in a weak aortic wall that bulges outward.
How is it treated?
Treatment of an aortic aneurysm is based on how big it is and how fast it is growing. If you have a large or fast-growing aneurysm, you need surgery to correct it. A doctor will repair the damaged part of the blood vessel with a stent or replace it with a graft during open surgery.
Small aneurysms rarely rupture and can be treated with medicines that control high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers. This medicine helps to lower blood pressure and stress on the aortic wall. If you don't have surgery, you will have routine ultrasound tests to see if the aneurysm is getting bigger.
Even if the aneurysm does not grow or rupture, there is a risk for heart problems. Doctors may suggest that you exercise more, eat a heart-healthy diet, and stop smoking. He or she may also prescribe medicines to help lower high cholesterol.
The goals of the surgery include:
Improving your quality of life and reducing angina and other CHD symptoms Allowing you to resume a more active lifestyle Improving the pumping action of your heart if it has been damaged by a heart attack Lowering the risk of a heart attack (in some patients, such as those who have diabetes) Improving your chance of survival
Low cost of Treatment
The cost of an abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery in India 8000 USD approx
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