How to Treat Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Differential

Abdominal aortic aneurysm differential is a serious condition in which the large blood vessel that leads to the abdomen becomes enlarged and can rupture. This condition is more common in males than females. It also happens to older, more often than younger people. Some of the risk factors are obesity, smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. To treat abdominal aortic aneurysm differential, recognize the symptoms, go to the emergency room, take the necessary tests, and follow medical advice.

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  Recognize the symptoms. The symptoms associated with this condition consist of abdominal pain, back pain, cold and moist skin, shock, very quick heart rate, nausea and vomiting. If the aneurysm is not ruptured, then you may not experience these symptoms. However, when the aneurysm does rupture or tear, you will.

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  Go to the emergency room or call emergency services. If you are experiencing the symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurysm differential, then you will want to seek treatment immediately.

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  Undergo the tests that examine the extent of the aneurysm. To treat abdominal aortic aneurysm differential, you will need an ultrasound and a CT scan. An ultrasound is a test in which high frequency sounds from the body are used to form a computerized image. A CT scan is a computed tomography scan that uses x-rays to form images of the body.

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  Have the doctor discuss the results of the ultrasound and CT scan with you. If the aneurysm is small, the doctor may choose to monitor the size of the aneurysm over an extended period of time, rather than recommend surgery. However, if the aneurysm is large, then the doctor will tell you that you need surgery.

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  Undergo an open repair surgical procedure. The most common type of surgery used for treating abdominal aneurysm differential is open repair. In this type of surgery, the surgeon makes an incision into your abdomen, and replaces the torn part of the blood vessel with a synthetic material.

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  Alternately, undergo an endovascular stent grafting procedure. A less common type of surgery to treat abdominal aortic aneurysm differential is an endovascular stent grafting procedure. During this procedure the surgeon makes a small incision in your groin and inserts a metal coil with an artificial material. This material will help to cover the bleeding portion of the blood vessel.