Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Cost In Malaysia

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the surgery which is being used in endovascular repair, a thin flexible tube called as catheter is being inserted through an artery in the legs and then into the aorta.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious issue, it posses some serious threat to health. If it is ruptured it may cause massive internal bleeding which can be fatal sometimes.

Abdominal aortic aneursysm grows slowly and its symptoms are not noticeable but if it is enlarged you may have deep constant pain in belly area or sides of belly, back pain or  pulse near the belly button.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop due to the hardening of arteries, high blood pressure, disease of blood vessel, infection of the aorta and trauma.

Risk factor for the development of abdominal aortic aneurysm includes excess use of tobacco, age, presence of another aneurysm.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is being diagnosed by CT scan of the abdomen abdominal ultrasound, chest X-ray and abdominal MRI.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery is being done by a cardiologist.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is being treated by three methods:

• Open abdominal surgery. This procedure is used to remove damaged areas of your aorta it is necessary if your aneurysm is very large or has already ruptured.
• Endovascular surgery: Graft is being used to stabilize the wall of aorta.
• Monitoring: If the aneurysm is small then doctor will monitor it regularly rather than surgery.

If open abdominal surgery is being done then it may take 2 weeks to 6 weeks to recover completel.

The success of surgery and recovery greatly depends on whether or not aneurysm is  detected before it ruptures.  The prognosis is better if it is found before rupture.

We can prevent abdominal aortic aneurysm by quitting smoke or tobacco products, eating a healthy diet with regular exercise and by keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol under control.