HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Have High BP. What Are The Chances Of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Getting Dissected?

default
Posted on Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Question: What are the chances of an acending aortic aneurism (4.4)dissecting? It has been stable for 3 years but I occasionally have high blood pressure. Thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (10 days later)
Brief Answer: Less compared to rupture Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Sorry for the delay in my response. The chances of a 4.4 Aneurysm getting dissected is less compared to rupture. The chances of rupture is more specially if it is a saccular variety. The exact figure of risk of dissection can be assessed by observing the blood pressure variation, type of aneurysm and the location. Hope, I answered your query. Please let me know if there are any other concerns. Regards,
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Raju A.T

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 4923 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Cardiologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Have High BP. What Are The Chances Of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Getting Dissected?

Brief Answer: Less compared to rupture Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Sorry for the delay in my response. The chances of a 4.4 Aneurysm getting dissected is less compared to rupture. The chances of rupture is more specially if it is a saccular variety. The exact figure of risk of dissection can be assessed by observing the blood pressure variation, type of aneurysm and the location. Hope, I answered your query. Please let me know if there are any other concerns. Regards,