Aneurysm Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Advanced Vascular Care

• Advanced vascular care with Dr. Ahsan Ali is a
  complete vascular service encompassing all facets
  of vascular pathology.
• Various vascular conditions are treated and
  include aneurysms, arterial occlusive disease,
  Thoracic outlet syndrome, Hemodialysis access,
  vasculitis as well as acquired and/or congenital
  venous disorders.
• Surgical treatment is customized to each patient
  and may involve open surgery or angioplasty/stent
  or both.
• Vascular issues can be urgent. Hence, at Advanced
  vascular care, we see patients sometimes within
  24-48 hours. There is no 3-month wait at our
  clinic.

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Aneurysm

• An aneurysm is the growth of an artery caused by
  weakness in the arterial wall.
• Usually, there are no symptoms, but a severed
  aneurysm could lead to fatal problems.
• An aneurysm indicates a weakening of an artery
  wall, which creates a bulge, or distention, of
  the artery.
• Most aneurysms do not exhibit or show symptoms
  and are not dangerous.
• An aneurysm could occur in any part of the body.
• Some aneurysms, though less common, are present
  from the time of birth as an arterial defect.

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Types of Aneurysms

• Aortic aneurysm - This happens in your aorta. It
  can be linked with hardening of the arteries,
  also known as atherosclerosis. It may be an
  inherited condition or a complication of high
  blood pressure or smoking.
• Cerebral aneurysm - Cerebral aneurysm also known
  as a berry aneurysm, you get this kind in the
  wall of a blood vessel in your brain. Smoking
  raises your risk of getting one.
• Ventricular aneurysm - This is a bulge in the
  wall of your heart. A previous heart attack is
  the most common cause. In rare cases, a severe
  chest injury can also lead to it.
• Saccular aneurysms - This is the most common type
  of brain aneurysm. They bulge out in a dome shape
  from the main artery. Theyre connected to that
  artery by a narrow neck.
• Fusiform aneurysms - This type of aneurysms
  arent common as saccular aneurysms. They dont
  pouch out in a dome shape. Instead, they make a
  widened spot in the blood vessel.

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Symptoms Causes

• Symptoms do not generally happen unless an
  aneurysm bursts.
• An unruptured aneurysm might form blood clots,
  which might go on to block smaller blood vessels.
  
• Some people with abdominal aneurysms report
  abdominal pain, lower back pain, or a pulsating
  feeling in the abdomen.
• Thoracic aneurysms could affect nearby nerves and
  other blood vessels, potentially causing
  swallowing and breathing difficulties, and pain
  in the jaw, chest, and upper back.
• An aneurysm caused by vasculitis or blood vessel
  swelling, a person might experience fever,
  malaise, or weight loss.

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Aneurysm Treatment

• Not all cases of unruptured aneurysm need active
  treatment.
• A ruptured aneurysm needs emergency surgery.
  Without immediate repair, patients have a low
  chance of survival.
• A large or rapidly growing aortic aneurysm is
  more likely to need surgery, either Open surgery
  to fit a synthetic or endovascular stent-graft
  surgery.
• In the case of a brain aneurysm, the surgeon will
  normally operate only if there is a high risk of
  rupture.

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Risk factors

• A number of factors can contribute to weakness in
  an artery wall and increase the risk of a brain
  aneurysm or aneurysm rupture. Some of these risk
  factors develop over time others are present at
  birth.
• Older Age
• Cigarette Smoking
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Drug Abuse, Particularly The Use Of Cocaine
• Heavy Alcohol Consumption
• Smoking Tobacco
• Hypertension, Or High Blood Pressure
• Poor Diet
• Inactive Lifestyle
• Obesity

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Contact Dr. Ahsan Ali

• Dr. Ahsan Ali is a vascular surgeon in Irving,
  Texas, with his expertise in Vascular Surgery.
• If you or anyone of you experiencing symptoms of
  Aneurysm, visit Advanced Vascular Care.
• You can schedule your appointment by calling on
  469-808-0000.