Aneurysm

Aneurysm is focal abnormal dilatation of an artery (true - all three layers; false/pseudoaneurysm - contained rupture), most often aortic, cerebral, or peripheral. Clinical: asymptomatic, mass effect, thrombosis/embolism, or life-threatening rupture. Treatment: control BP/atherosclerosis; serial imaging; elective repair (open/endovascular) when diameter reaches threshold or grows rapidly; emergency surgery/endovascular for rupture; treat underlying cause (Marfan/FMD/mycotic).

Common Symptoms

Asymptomatic; mass effect; thrombosis/embolism; rupture; by site/type

Causes and Pathogenesis

Degenerative/atherosclerotic/genetic/traumatic/mycotic factors cause focal arterial wall weakening and dilatation.

Treatment

Control BP/risk factors; monitor; elective repair at threshold; emergency for rupture; treat cause

Preventive Measures

Control BP/lipids/DM; no smoking; screen family/aortopathy; repair before rupture.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Vascular-surgery/Cardiology/Neurosurgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.