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What Are The Chances Of Anuerysm Bursting While Waiting For Doctor Appointments?
If a man aged 83 has been diagnosed with a Perephrial Anuerysm, and also has known heart problems that have now been put aside due to the anuerysm, and is waiting to see a vascular surgeon, what are the chances of that anuerysm bursting while waiting for appointments
Fri, 9 May 2014
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The risk of rupture depends on the size of the aneurysm and also the rate at which it is expanding.
The risk of rupture of small aneurysms (less than 4 cm) is less than those of larger aneurysms. Also if the aneurysm is stable or slowly expanding the risk of rupture is also minimised.
If you are concerned, you may want to consider speaking to his doctor.
I hope this helps
The risk of rupture depends on the size of the aneurysm and also the rate at which it is expanding.
The risk of rupture of small aneurysms (less than 4 cm) is less than those of larger aneurysms. Also if the aneurysm is stable or slowly expanding the risk of rupture is also minimised.
If you are concerned, you may want to consider speaking to his doctor.
I hope this helps
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