an aneurysm (from the ancient Greek: aneurysm ) It is a progressive dilatation of an arterial vascular tract which must be at least equal to 50%, otherwise we would be talking of ectasia. The arterial aneurysms are manifested as dilation of the vessel buttons: The most important location is the aorta, in 90% cases affects the abdominal aorta. The main cause is atherosclerosis. The dddddaterosclerosi is a vascular disease chronic and progressive which typically occurs in adulthood or advanced, causing clinically cardiovascular disease: coronaropatie (heart attack), aneurysm, cerebrovascular accident (ischemia cerebrale), peripheral vascular disorders.
Atherosclerosis is a form of atherosclerosis characterized by chronic inflammation intima (the innermost layer of the arteries, in direct contact with the blood) of large and medium-sized arteries.
Atherosclerosis is caused by the competition of various factors : genetic (familiarity), smoke, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, hyperhomocysteinemia, sedentary. Then there are other factors for which the evidence is often less stringent: alcohol, infectious agents (first of all the Chlamydophila pneumoniae), Parodont, certain chronic inflammatory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, l'rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease.
Since it is impossible to restore the integrity of the vessel walls of the entire arterial system, therapeutic intervention must be addressed primarily to the primary prevention prevent atherosclerosis and therefore favor the aneurysm PREVENTION.
As with all diseases, prevention of risk factors is crucial, especially when it is aware of being predisposed to a brain aneurysm, A stroke etc.
In these situations, The most important advice we can give is to adopt a healthy lifestyle, so do not smoke, do not abuse alcohol, not taking drugs, eat healthy, practice even moderate physical activity.
If you may be vital to follow these instructions before the onset of a brain aneurysm, so it is after.
Specialista in Chir. General, mammalogy, Ph.D. , SIUMB degree in Ultrasound Clinic
