Treatment for Aneurysm in LA
An aneurysm refers to a weakness within the artery wall that leads to enlargement. In most cases, the symptoms do not emerge. However, a ruptured aneurysm can prove to be fatal.
The weakening of an artery wall creates a distention or bulge which isn’t dangerous until it ruptures. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aortic aneurysms are responsible for over 25,000 deaths annually in the United States.
Further statistics provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke state that 30,000 brain aneurysms rupture each year in the U.S with around 40% of those proving fatal.
An aneurysm can happen anywhere in the body but the common ones are:
- Cerebral Aneurysm:happens in the brain
- Aortic Aneurysm:happens in the major artery of the heart
- Splenic Artery Aneurysm:happens in the spleen’s artery
- Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm:happens in the intestine
- Popliteal Artery Aneurysm:happens behind the knee
Aneurysms are known to develop slowly over several years and usually display no symptoms. Those that occur near the skin’s surface can lead to painful swelling. Symptoms for an unruptured aneurysm include weakness, numbness, pain behind and above the eye, dilated pupils, vision changes, double vision, and face paralysis affecting one side.
Symptoms for a ruptured aneurysm almost always begin with an extremely severe headache. It may also include double vision, a stiff neck, vomiting, nausea, sensitivity to light, seizures, loss of consciousness, or may even result in a cardiac arrest.
Treatments for aneurysm depend on its type and location. For instance, an aneurysm in the chest or abdomen area may require a surgical procedure known as an endovascular stent graft. Also, medications that help regulate blood pressure and decrease cholesterol levels prove effective in stabilizing the patient’s condition.
Dr. Farzin Pedouim is a board certified neurologist based in Huntington Beach and Los Angeles. People experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms can visit the doctor and avail quality medical services.