Ask the Harvard Experts: How to Stop Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm from Getting Bigger
Q: My doctor ordered an abdominal ultrasound as part of my routine checkup. I was surprised to learn I have a 3.7 centimeter abdominal aneurysm. What can I do to help prevent it from getting larger? A: An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the lower part of the aorta due to a weakening […]
Like a Balloon That Bursts
Aneurysms often show no symptoms, but a rupture can be deadly Above image: Sapan Desai, MD, PhD, MBA, a vascular surgeon at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, repairs an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Computer-assisted imaging and intraoperative visualization systems are increasingly used to train the next generation of surgeons on uncommon or especially complex procedures. Photo […]
