Aneurysms are defined as an enlargement of an artery caused by the weakness in the arterial wall. The aorta is one of the most frequently affected vessels by aneurisms.
Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and age are some of the risk factors related to this disease.
Aortic aneurysm should be treated when it reaches a certain size to avoid the risk of rupture resulting in a massive hemorrhage and death.
Today the majority of aneurysms can be treated with minimally invasive surgery called endovascular surgery, which consists in the introduction of an internal device or stent through the femoral arteries (at the groin) that will then support and protect the aorta from rupture.
If you have cardiovascular risk factors and want to know if your aorta is in good condition, do not hesitate to ask for an appointment. With a simple abdominal ultrasound we will be able to inform you.