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Komentáře • 97

  • @lbburgett
    @lbburgett Před 6 lety +22

    I was just diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm. I have none of the risk factors, and was diagnosed accidentally while looking for coronary artery disease, which I do NOT have. The only risk factors I have are three genetic defects. Also, this was discovered after orders from my primary physician's intern. I go to a teaching clinic, and it was the sharp mind of an intern that sent me in for the CT angio scan. The regular doctor just figured my symptoms were from being overweight or anxious, and ordered a heart monitor to "rule out" my tachycardia. This would NOT have detected an ascending aortic aneurysm as well as a CT angio. Thank heaven for that intern! Thanks for the info.

    • @itsm3th3b33
      @itsm3th3b33 Před 2 lety +1

      So, what was the prescribed treatment?

    • @lbburgett
      @lbburgett Před 2 lety +4

      @@itsm3th3b33 The treatment is blood pressure medication that lowers my heart rate-a beta blocker. They initially thought the aneurysm was 4.6 cm, but the cardiologist did a better imaging test that showed it was only 4.2 cm. But the medicine will help prevent further distensión.

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 2 lety +4

      @@lbburgett .....The use of high blood pressure medications will definitely help with growth of your aneurysm, however your aneurysm will continue to grow in size (just at a lower rate of speed). A yearly cat scan will show the growth. Once an aneurysm has stretched your aorta, it will continue to grow.

    • @lbburgett
      @lbburgett Před 2 lety +1

      @@debrascott8492 Thank you.

    • @dwillmayne5516
      @dwillmayne5516 Před rokem +1

      @@debrascott8492 what is the best treatment option ?

  • @rwes2940
    @rwes2940 Před 9 lety +17

    great video. I suffered a thoracic aneurysm from the arch to the kidney area. 4 stents placed. 2 weeks in ICU and 1 week on recovery floor. I survived do to the awesome doctors who took care of it.

    • @indrajitsinhsodha5837
      @indrajitsinhsodha5837 Před 3 lety

      Hii my papa have same problem.can you say me where are you from? And where you go for hospital?

    • @yourhealthinformer6948
      @yourhealthinformer6948 Před 3 lety

      Oh.... Happy for you.... Doctor's are awesome... I read of what they do even if most know what they... A deep thinking about it makes you feel like... "This category of professionals is different from the rest out there"

    • @tabassumshaikh3680
      @tabassumshaikh3680 Před 2 lety

      What type of symptoms you were facing n how old are you?

  • @wisperone11
    @wisperone11 Před 3 lety +3

    Best videos around..easy to listen, follow, and understand...thank you...my EMT students thank you too!

  • @racheledwards4884
    @racheledwards4884 Před 8 lety +4

    very informative ty

  • @mmalacria
    @mmalacria Před 2 lety +2

    You have a great way of explaining, 👏

  • @lalardh9976
    @lalardh9976 Před 3 lety +1

    Well explained. Thank you

  • @RobinahJuru1992
    @RobinahJuru1992 Před 7 lety +6

    Saving med student from day 1

    • @yourhealthinformer6948
      @yourhealthinformer6948 Před 3 lety

      I am glad he did... And it's so awesome that you still remember it... I Iove it!

  • @Bloodworthdeb4869
    @Bloodworthdeb4869 Před 5 lety +6

    Very informative and helpful information, THANKS🤗

  • @babuantony7455
    @babuantony7455 Před rokem +1

    Excellent explanation.Thank you.

  • @bloomprinceton
    @bloomprinceton Před 8 lety +4

    God bless :'D

  • @dr.shubhamdesale1137
    @dr.shubhamdesale1137 Před 7 lety +2

    Nice

  • @medicinelectures7117
    @medicinelectures7117 Před 2 lety +1

    Best video

  • @steadfast9326
    @steadfast9326 Před 2 lety +1

    Something about the narrator's calm, deadpan voice explaining why aneurysms aren't the best thing to have happen inside of us keeps me laughing

  • @donnaberscht5320
    @donnaberscht5320 Před rokem +1

    My doctor hete in Saskatchewan diagnosed me with a aortica aneurysem last week i am 70 she sent me for ultra sound nut i haven herd from a surgeon yet my blood pressure is high and low what can i do should i go to emergancey

  • @Poppy-tk2cc
    @Poppy-tk2cc Před rokem +1

    This was a very interesting video !! My mum died of this very condition, nearly 4 years ago… should i get tested??

    • @dbkle
      @dbkle Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yes, right away. Its safer to be sure, especially because you can be asymptomatic while having the condition

  • @lawrenceporter3723
    @lawrenceporter3723 Před 3 lety +2

    My aneurysm is actually this type,,does cardiovascular exercise spike bp and cause further issue ? I have moderate high bp

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 2 lety +3

      @lawrence porter......Moderate to high blood pressure, smoking, high stress, obesity and family history are the main causes for a thoracic Aneurysm. Cardiovascular exercise is highly recommended (done in moderation). Your Doctor can tell you what to do and what not to do.

    • @lawrenceporter3723
      @lawrenceporter3723 Před 2 lety +1

      @@debrascott8492 thanks very much

  • @ramanpatel1245
    @ramanpatel1245 Před 7 lety +3

    It was done at Assian Heart Institute BkD Mumbai on 14/04/2013

    • @CaroleAnneHochstetler
      @CaroleAnneHochstetler Před 3 lety +1

      Having found this after being surprised with the diagnosis is a beginning of wisdom

  • @jacknikolson7480
    @jacknikolson7480 Před 9 lety +9

    Nice video i was just diagnosed accidentally with aortic aneurysm …didnt know anything about all these before..i dont smoke,i was training almost all my life..i am just 31 y.o…can u make more videos about these pls? thanks

    • @TheLizzabelle
      @TheLizzabelle Před 6 lety +3

      how are you now?

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 6 lety +4

      @rwes2940 or Jack Nikolson....I was just recently diagnosed with a thoracic aneurysm aortic dissection (TAAD Type B) on 11/28/17. Per cat scan results, I am currently at 4.3 cm. I am a 64 year old female. I am scheduled for endovascular surgery on 3/12/18. My surgeon states that tubes have to be placed in my spinal cord for this procedure. I have elected to do conscious sedation. What were your procedures and your thoughts on this? I am extremely scared and experiencing severe anxiety about all of this.

    • @peternapolitano860
      @peternapolitano860 Před 5 lety +2

      @@debrascott8492 how did you make out? 🙏🙏🙏

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 5 lety +6

      @@peternapolitano860 .....Well...You made find this hard to believe - I cancelled my surgery. My then, thoracic surgeon terrified me (I lost faith & trust in him), and I should not have.
      My insurance company paid for two additional diagnosis's with two other thoracic surgeons that had been recommended to me. They also terrify me. I have since had another cat scan (July, 2018) at 5.3cm. Yes, of course, the aneurysm is growing. I am seeing one of the chosen three surgeons and another cat scan is scheduled for July 2019 (if it does not rupture before then). Here is the low down on the fear that I have. This aneurysm is located in the middle of my chest and I also had a dissection (tear) in my aorta.
      Endovascular surgery (they say) would be applicable for this surgery along with tubes placed in my spine to relieve any build up of fluids that would travel to my brain or kidneys.
      All three surgeons have told me that there is "high" probability that after the surgery I will no longer have use of my legs, no kidney function (dialysis rest of my life), massive stroke and/or massive heart attack. And this is why I am terrified. How does a person wrap their mind around this ? I am currently on high doses of blood pressure medications and prescription diuretics (severe side effects from all). I know my time for decisions is fast approaching and let me say that I do a lot of praying. Seems as though I am damned if I do and damned if I don't. I also find it very interesting to know that women only have a chance of 1 in 300,00 for a thoracic aneurysm. I guess I won this lottery.

    • @peternapolitano860
      @peternapolitano860 Před 5 lety +5

      @@debrascott8492 you can email me pn4688906@gmail.com I can give you my # to text etc. I have a great surgeon in ny dr Allen stewart mount Sinai hospital..it was a 4hr operation it's no issue you will have no issues trust me I can have him recommend someone in your state..the real fear should be doing nothing please don't wait much longer you can damage your aortic valve!!!! I had my valve spared ...dont fear the operation I was scared too!! 98 percent success rate ..

  • @Bint_S
    @Bint_S Před 8 lety +4

    How long does it take for an aneurysm to rapture?

    • @rabbie1973
      @rabbie1973 Před 7 lety +5

      how long is a piece of string, could be tomorrow, could be a year from now, no way to know

  • @delphiniapickett2934
    @delphiniapickett2934 Před 6 lety +3

    What about mild dilation ascending thoracic aorta 4 cm in diameter?

    • @peternapolitano860
      @peternapolitano860 Před 5 lety +3

      I had the operation I was at 5.2cm , 4cm not big enough thank god...at 4.5 they start considering it..Any questions feel free to ask I pray your ok 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @nisar5947
      @nisar5947 Před 4 lety +1

      @@peternapolitano860 my mother have a fusiform aneurysm in descending thoracic aorta measuring 6.1*4.2*3.9cms (CC*TR*AP). Does this aneurysm need surgery ? There are many others located in different parts of the aorta but this one is the largest in measurment of all.

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 4 lety

      @@nisar5947 .....A descending thoracic aneurysm (like I have) needs to be repaired by 5.0 - 5.5 cm. Most of these (descending) aneurysms can be repaired with an endovascular procedure instead of open surgery. Your Mother's aneurysm is "extremely" large and needs repair. Please let us know how she is doing.

  • @SanSitralu
    @SanSitralu Před měsícem

    I have an aortic aneurysm at the base of left subclavian artery for the the said artery is connected to bulge of 2.82 cm, my doctors are unable to suggest anything can anyone give info.

  • @Satya2btrue
    @Satya2btrue Před 2 lety +2

    Can you see an aneurysm from the outside of the body?

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 2 lety +2

      @Vicki Boucher......NO, you cannot see an aneurysm from outside the body. An aneurysm would have to be detected by a Cat Scan, Ultrasound, MRI or EKG.

    • @Satya2btrue
      @Satya2btrue Před 2 lety

      @@debrascott8492 thanks for your response

    • @dannyspitzer1267
      @dannyspitzer1267 Před 2 lety

      Definitely not

    • @dbkle
      @dbkle Před 11 měsíci

      @@debrascott8492 Can an EKG be show no signs of it but another test says different?

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 11 měsíci

      @@dbkle .....An EKG can detect a thoracic aneurysm, and an EKG can be read incorrectly, however your best detector is a cat scan or MRI.

  • @powerjay8920
    @powerjay8920 Před 3 lety +1

    They don’t have to key ! Please look up DR.JOEL WALLACH he can show you and tell you and you versus these issues

  • @roadstomadness2335
    @roadstomadness2335 Před 3 lety +1

    You don't mention that a aneurysm can cause a Dissection. You just say a Dissection can cause a aneurysm.

    • @debrascott8492
      @debrascott8492 Před 2 lety +1

      @Roads ToMadness......I first had the dissection and then the Aneurysm was found. And YES, a dissection will most definitely cause an Aneurysm.

  • @boddusrinivas1556
    @boddusrinivas1556 Před 2 lety +3

    4.2safe or not

    • @R3velations
      @R3velations Před 2 lety +1

      Safe. But you need annual ct scans for surveillance of growth

    • @CP-ww1nj
      @CP-ww1nj Před 11 měsíci

      I am 4.3 or 4.4. Each doctor measures a bit differently and can be up to .3 variation.