What is the heart aneurysm?

Heart aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart. Healthy walls of healthy arteries are strong and muscular, but when the area in the artery wall is weak, the pressure in the artery wall allows to bulge out and appear something like a balloon. This abnormality can be detected by X -ray imaging by magnetic resonance (MRI), scanning of computer tomography (CT) or echocardiography. Aneurysms are a serious health problem because they can lead to plaque formation, which further weakens the walls of arteries and due to the possibility of forming blood clots that can cause strokes. The most serious is the chance that aneurysm could burst, which can lead to shock, loss of consciousness, heart attack or even death. These aneurysms are created by accumulated plaque inside art. Other causes of heart aneurysm include plaque accumulation, high blood pressure, complications of diabetes, injuries, arterial abnormalities that exist at birth and syphilis. Older people with biggerThey are currently developing aneurysms than younger adults.

abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) develops in the length of the aortic passing through the abdomen. Symptoms may include pain back or abdomen, nausea and loss of appetite. In nine of the 10 cases of AAA, aneurysm is developing under the kidneys called AAA inferior and represents less risks for the patient than his counterpart, suprarenal AAA. Suprarenal AAA occurs above the kidneys and is more serious because it can reduce blood flow for them. It is possible to experience aneurysms above and below the kidneys at the same time.

thoracic aneurysms that occur in the chest area are either ascending or descending. In the part of the aortic that passes through the thoracic cavity, ascending aneurysm is formed. It can affect the aortic valve and the main arteries in the head and arms. Symptoms vary according to the exact location of aneurysm, but may include shortness of breath, hoarse voice, dry cough and pulsateThe pain in the head or chest.

heart aneurysm in ascending aorta requires immediate attention in the form of surgery. Fifty percent of people suffering from this type of heart aneurysm dies before the hospital. Those who get into the operating room face a chance to survive 50 to 75 percent.

descending aneurysms are located in the thoracic part of the aorta, which leads to left arm and abdomen. As with ascending aneurysters, symptoms differ depending on the specific point of weakness. The pain under the left shoulder, the left chest or between the shoulder blades indicates the descending aneurysm of the heart.

Doctors prefer to monitor the growth of this type of aneurysm before taking action. Medicines can be prescribed to reduce blood pressure and relieve pain. CT or ultrasound checks will be required every six to 12 months. If the weakness increases, surgery may be indicated to restore the artery.

Aneurysm heart requiring surgical intervention is repaired by removalNon artery areas and replacing it with Štěp Dacron®. This is a serious and lengthy operation. Bleeding and damage to vital organs may occur, threatening the patient's life. Recovery consists of one night in an intensive care unit and five to seven days of routine hospital care.

The less invasive type of treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm is endovascular repair. With this technique, the surgeon mixes the stent through the patient's weakness to the site of aneurysm. After it is in place, Štěp stops the bleeding and provides a new way for blood flow. Endovascular repairs are to reduce blood loss, length of recovery time in intensive care and patient death.