Aortic aneurysm
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Kabir SethiDM, CardiologyView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Aortic aneurysm?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?Symptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Usually, there are no symptoms unless there is a rupture of an aneurysm. There could be few indications like:Tenderness or pain in chestCough or hoarsenessShortness of breathPain in the back, jaw or neck Tenderness or pain in chest Cough or hoarseness Shortness of breath Pain in the back, jaw or neck Sharp and sudden pain in the upper back that radiates downward Pain in jaw, neck, shoulder or arms Difficulty in breathing Formation of an aortic aneurysm cannot be attributed to a single cause. The following risk factors increase the possibility: Atherosclerosis, a condition in which the arteries get hardened. Having a bicuspid aortic valve instead of three valves since birth. Age - advance age may increase the risk A family history with heart disease Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Infections such as syphilis or salmonella Keep your cholesterol level in control Avoid lifting heavy weight and rigorous exercise Maintain your blood pressure within normal range Quit smoking Drink alcohol in a limited amount Sudden rupture of a large aneurysm Rupture can cause internal bleeding
Tenderness or pain in chest
Cough or hoarseness
Shortness of breath
Pain in the back, jaw or neck
Sharp and sudden pain in the upper back that radiates downward
Pain in jaw, neck, shoulder or arms
Difficulty in breathing
Formation of an aortic aneurysm cannot be attributed to a single cause.
The following risk factors increase the possibility:
Atherosclerosis, a condition in which the arteries get hardened.
Having a bicuspid aortic valve instead of three valves since birth.
Age - advance age may increase the risk
A family history with heart disease
Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Infections such as syphilis or salmonella
Keep your cholesterol level in control
Avoid lifting heavy weight and rigorous exercise
Maintain your blood pressure within normal range
Quit smoking
Drink alcohol in a limited amount
Sudden rupture of a large aneurysm
Rupture can cause internal bleeding
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