Aneurysms Research
An aneurysm develops when weakness in the wall of an artery causes it to swell and make a bulge on the skin. This usually occurs in the aorta and most likely on the abdomen. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and extends from the left ventricle of the heart all the way down the legs where it branches off into both legs, The aorta receives all the blood from the heart and distributes it through out the entire circulatory system with a whole stream of tributaries as it spreads through the body. The aneurysm is usually the result of arteriosclerosis which weakens the walls of the aorta to the extent that it pushes out. High blood pressure along with smoking increase the danger of aneurysms The first indication of an aneurysm might be a steady pulsing feeling in the abdomen with deep pain in the back. If the aneurysm ruptures it causes excruciating pain and is extremely dangerous as a person could go into shock which could be fatal.
Treatment of a ruptured aneurysm must be immediate surgery with a fifty percent death risk. A ruptured aneurysm places great danger on the kidneys because the blood loss and the possible shock risk. If the rupture causes renal failure the chance for survival is poor. No treatment is always fatal. If the aneurysm is not ruptured, treatment depends upon the size of the aneurysm. The normal size of the aorta is about one inch in diameter and doctors will usually recommend surgery if the aneurysm has a diameter of two or more inches.
Prevention of aneurysms is to adopt a healthy lifestyle of proper nutrition, exercise and weight control. Eliminate dangerous habits of smoking, a sedentary lifestyle and a poor diet. A healthy lifestyle will help to eliminate extra risk of aneurysms such as high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis and many other diseases.
