Can Imaging of the Abdomen Miss an Aortic Aneurysm?
Could a “false negative” actually result from a scan of the abdominal aorta, missing an aneurysm of this large vessel? […]
Can a Chest X-Ray Show an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aortic extension that goes down the abdomen. […]
MRI vs. CAT Scan for Acute Abdominal Pain
Why is the CT scan the first imaging tool of choice for acute abdominal pain since it emits radiation? What if the patient in the ER insists on an MRI to avoid the radiation exposure? [...]
How Fast Can Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Grow and Kill?
A small aneurysm seemingly ballooned in size and unexpectedly killed a woman. Violet (Sue) Livene Nelson, 80, collapsed in her home in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, in 2016. 2012 Diagnosis of Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm As [...]
How Dangerous Is Feeling a Pulse in Your Stomach?
If you can feel a pulse in your stomach, this can mean a life-threatening condition involving a major blood vessel that runs down your abdomen or a cancerous tumor. […]
Fluttering Feeling in Lower Stomach: Causes of “Butterflies”
Ever wonder exactly what IS going on inside the lower part of your stomach that causes the "butterfly" or fluttery feeling when you're feeling anxiety or fear? “A fluttering sensation in the lower abdomen is [...]
Do Teens Get Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms?
“Abdominal aortic aneurysms are extremely rare in teenagers and adolescents,” says Akram Alashari, MD, a trauma surgeon at Geisinger Medical Center in PA, and author of “THE POWER OF PEAK STATE.” Dr. Alashari explains that if an [...]
How Often Should a Small Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Be Followed?
Your doctor will want your small abdominal aortic aneurysm to be followed with a watchful-waiting approach: serial imaging to see if the bulge is getting bigger. This means imaging at fixed intervals to track any [...]
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Near Renal Artery: Endovascular Repair
Innovative technology makes endovascular repair possible for an abdominal aortic aneurysm when it’s close to the renal arteries. Have you been told you can’t have endovascular repair of your abdominal aortic aneurysm because the defect [...]
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Endovascular vs. Surgical Repair
In plain English, here are the pros and cons of endovascular vs. open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, described by a vascular surgeon. This article describes in plain English endovascular vs. surgical repair of abdominal [...]
ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM: Surgery, Drugs, Watchful Waiting
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a very serious condition, but not all cases require treatment. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It comes out of the heart and travels all the [...]
What’s the Death Rate of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair?
The death rate following the repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is something that you'd definitely want to know. However, if your doctor is already discussing surgical treatment with you, it's a safe bet that [...]
THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSM: Weightlifting & Cardio Guidelines
Top surgeons answer questions about just how much you can and cannot lift with a thoracic aortic aneurysm. After doing extensive research in online medical journals regarding weightlifting limitations for people with a thoracic aortic [...]
