prayers please, cliff has surgery FRiday morning, to fix the Aortic aneurysm and put 2 stints in his leg viens. in other words An aneurysm is an abnormal area of localized widening of a blood vessel. The aorta bulges at the site of an aneurysm like a weak spot on a worn tire. Aortic aneurysms are typically spindle-shaped and involve the aorta below the arteries to the kidneys. The most common cause of an aneurysm is arteriosclerosis. Smoking is a major risk factor. Abdominal aortic aneurysms often do not cause symptoms. If they do, they may cause deep boring pain in the lower back or flank. Prominent abdominal pulsations may be present. X-rays of the abdomen and other radiologic tests including ultrasound, CT, and MRI may be used in diagnosing and monitoring the aneurysm. Rupture of an aortic aneurysm is a catastrophe. Repair of the aneurysm can be done by surgery or endovascular stenting.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:46:01 +0000
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