My papa has an aneurysm in the main artery down by his pelvic area is that possible?
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If it's the aorta, it's called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. These don't require surgery untill they reach a certain size. Yes they can be deadly, it's what killed John Ritter (three's company). Your father's doctor will send him out for a surgical consult, and if it is required, the surgery will stabilize the area so the risk of rupture (called dissection) is minimized. Hope this helps.
Yes, I have heard of that but I can't remember what it's called. It is pretty serious. They can fix it with surgery.
yes...it's possible to have an aneurysm anywhere where the aorta is. I hope he is ok :(
Yes, however the doctors should be able to operate, and correct it.
Hang in there kid, it probably seems a lot worse than it is.
Yes. Talk to the doctor.
Yes, it's very possible. Aneurysms can occur anywhere in the body. The doctors will be able to fix it with surgery and then will place him on bloodthinners.
My father had an aneurysm in the main artery just below the navel area. It is a ballooning type of protrusion that can burst. Fortunately, it was discovered upon a routine checkup, and it was taken care of immediately.
Yes, it's possible and it requires immediate (surgical) treatment. Not to frighten you, but my friend's dad had this and while he was waiting in the hospital to have the operation for it, his aneurysm burst; it was fatal. I'm sure that's an unusual scenario, but please make sure your dad doesn't delay getting treatment.
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