Diagnosis: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Definition: An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the aorta‚ the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body. The aorta‚ about the thickness of a garden hose‚ runs from your heart through the center of your chest and abdomen. Because the aorta is the body’s main supplier of blood‚ a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause life-threatening bleeding. Subjective Data: Describes feelings of abdominal and back
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bulge‚ creating an aneurysm (Figure 1); this usually occurs in a weak part of the artery. Aneurysm is derived from the Greek term "aneurysma"‚ which means dilation. An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a widening in one part of the abdominal aorta. This paper will cover how an aneurysm is developed and diagnosed‚ different types of aneurysms‚ clinical values‚ stages of aneurysms‚ what the risk factors are‚ who is at risk‚ treatment options‚ cost‚ and what will happen if an aneurysm erupts. A normal
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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: The Walking Time Bomb The human body is made up of many different systems that allow the body to function in a variety of ways. But in order to keep these systems working properly‚ the body needs nourishment and exercise. This should include a low-fat‚ low-cholesterol diet that will aid in the reduction of the plaque (fatty buildup) that narrows the arteries and aid in controlling high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Additionally‚ to lower many of the causes
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Aneurysms were first described by the 16th century anatomist and physician Vesalius‚ who believed they were simply a widening of the vessel (Collin et al 2009). An abdominal aneurysm (AAA) is a condition in which the abdominal aorta (a large blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdominal‚ pelvis and the lower limbs) becomes large and ballooning leading to the development of several symptoms. The condition more often occurs in males compared to females. It occurs more frequently in above the age
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I would ever have to conquer through. I was diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. It all started when my parents had taken me to a dentist appointment. While we were at the dentist appointment‚ we had discovered through x-rays‚ my orthodontist told me that I needed surgery. My family was very confused on why I would need to go get surgery but they still took me. When my parents had discovered I have an abdominal aortic aneurysm‚ I had never seen my parents so broken and sad. In fact‚ doctors
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Pain As an aortic aneurysm grows‚ it puts pressure on surrounding organs and tissue. Pain‚ often the first symptom‚ in the area of the chest‚ abdomen or back begins as a vague pressure or ache. Patients typically ignore initial pain symptoms‚ which prolongs diagnosis and appropriate medical intervention. The pain will change as the aneurysm enlarges. Patients experience throbbing‚ aching and gnawing pain in the abdomen and back. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute reports pain symptoms
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) are usually asymptomatic and found incidentally on ultrasound‚ CT‚ or on physical exam as a pulsating abdominal mass. If becoming symptomatic‚ most commonly it presents as mid-abdominal pain that radiates to the lower back. Pain could be constant or intermittent‚ or be worse with pressure applied to the area. Severe pain and a tearing sensation felt in the back is associated with dissection and should be treated as an emergency. AAA are more often found in older males
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risk factor modification for a 63-year-old patient who has a 5-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm‚ the nurse will focus discharge teaching on which patient risk factor? a. Male gender b. Turner syndrome c. Abdominal trauma history d. Uncontrolled hypertension ANS: D All of the factors contribute to the patient’s risk‚ but only hypertension can potentially be modified to decrease the patient’s risk for further expansion of the aneurysm. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 842 TOP: Nursing
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Conclusion Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a common and potentially fatal disease affecting mostly men over the age of 60 years old. An abnormal enlargement of the abdominal aorta‚ AAA has been called the “silent killer” disease due to its asymptomatic findings. Fortunately with the use of radiologic imaging‚ AAA can be detected‚ monitored‚ and treated. The combination of radiographs‚ ultrasound‚ CT‚ MRI‚ and angiography allow for the management and treatment of AAA. Computed tomography is
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Aneurysms I chose to do aneurysms for my disease diary. The reason I chose aneurysms is because recently a family member of mines passed due to one and I wanted to find out more about what it actually was. An aneurysm is a blood-filled balloon-like bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. There are two main types of aneurysms‚ aortic Aneurysms and cerebral Aneurysms. The main difference between an aortic aneurysm and a cerebral Aneurysm is the location. An aortic aneurysm occurs in the aorta. A cerebral
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