Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm 

I had this done 6/1/20. We have been watching this for 5 yrs. The last CT scan had showed its growth rate had increased. The decision was to finally have this procedure. Overnight stay and back to normal routines for this 82 yr. old.

Sorry to hear you're afraid of the procedure after watching the animation. Perhaps it would help if you spoke directly with your doctor about your fears to gain some reassurance. An abdominal aortic aneurysm may be life-threatening if not treated. Good luck, and thank you for sharing your opinion.

i happy to say that my mom is doing good after the surgery!! i am doctor by the way, but not a vascular surgeon, but a neurologist!

My mom died from AAA on July 20. Devastating. She ignored the warning signs, and when she finally went to the ER, it was too late. Pay attention to your body. She didn't have to die.

Just had my done this past Friday. Wash having a routine ct scan with dye to check on it's growth rate and discovered it was bleeding. Was taken to another hospital and immediately had surgery. The procedure was EVAR type going through the vessels in the legs. Glad I'm on this side of the daisies. 59 y.o. male.

@anitafrancorsi Thank you! Hope your father-in-law's surgery goes well! It's a very good thing the aneurysm was diagnosed early and he is getting treatment.

my dad just had 3... they caught it in time... this was the 4th time he’d ever gone to the doctor my whole life. I was so scared I was going to lose him... every doctor said he was lucky and we did nothing but love on him after. No matter how stubborn the man is ❤️ and if he sees this LOVE YOU DIDDY!!!!!

Man, medical science has advanced so much. I really feel proud of us human beings.

I’ve been diagnosed with one. Scared to death. Surgeon said It’s not too big. Must watch it and go for routine tests once a year. Thanks to all the vascular surgeons out there ❤

I'm a pre-med Student, and I'm so fascinated with how the human body functions ,so I've decided to watch a random anatomy vid every single day to be a little familiar with med terms Wish me luck! And thank you for making great vids

The video is great but the comments are really easing my mind. My husband, who is just shy of 60, is scheduled for open abdominal surgery for his 5.6 cm aortic aneurysm😰. Initially discovered in 2020, but has grown considerably. I’ve been super worried as we are still a month away for surgery date. Kudos to all the amazing Doctors with this very fine skill ~

My dad just had this operation done back in January thankfully it was a success but it is a very serious thing

Perfect learning way I ever seen. As a medical student from Turkey, thank you guys

So sorry for your loss.

Salute to all doctors out there!

This video is superb! My father in law is due for this surgery shortly and this is really very informative!

Very informative video! This has basically summed up everything in my lecture notes. Now I have a clearer understanding of AAA and will hopefully do well for this part of the exam. Thank you :)

Thanks for your comment - hope your mother's surgery goes well next week!

WOW Im so happy your Dad survived please wish him a happy new year from me and yes I will count my blessings and a Happy New Year to you as well

My grandpa underwent open surgery but didn’t make it, he was 83 with an 8cm aneurysm. We found out he had an aneurysm because we took he to the ER for swollen feet; his legs hurt really bad and were purple for about a week. When they did an ultrasound that is where they found the aneurysm that was causing the bad circulation in his legs. We were given the option to chose surgery or not and we decided to go through with it. My grandpa survived the surgery and responded well, but sadly the next day he got lower leg ischemia. Turns out blood clots can happen after the surgery and that is what happened to my grandfather. The muscle in his leg died due to the blood clot and caused him to become very sick to the point of organ failure.

This is so incredible..My best friend just died suddenly of this..he had no symptoms until sudden back pain one night...his family was told there are only 2 surgeons on the west coast that could perform the surgery and while they waited it was too late...this has been so informative...🙏

Thank you so much for sharing this informative video. My Dad is being scheduled for surgery possibly for next month. He is 85yrs old. My Dad had TURP surgery in June for an enlarged prostate and is still recovering from that. I am SUPER scared as he has developed anxiety and depression pre op and now post op. His blood pressure is borderline and he is on medication for it. Abdominal surgery being performed. How can we help him prepare?

My dad is daignosed yesterday..Im just here to find out the procedure and be prepared since we cant go and visit him at hospital..I hope if he need to undergo any of this, everything will be just fine..

when you look at a long term, studies suggest that there is not much of a difference in mortality and morbidity in Endovascular and open method!!! Retroperitoneal method is preferred now a days in open method. and Endovascular method requires frequent monitoring to make sure it is in the right place or not. altogether risky operation with 1-5 % mortality, my mom is having an open surgery next week. hope everything goes well

I just had the more invasive open abdominal procedure. The procedure it extremely invasive and I am finding the recuperation period quite painful. I would like to hear from others who have had this surgery to find out how you coped with the recovery period. thanks

I found the video very helpful for me to better understand the operation my brother may soon face.I know I would fell much better in knowing exactly how the surgeons would repair the Aneurysm. Thank you.

I don't show appreciation for Dr.'s But your work is truly amazing Thank you for educating yourself thank you for going that extra mile with me amen

My dad is 92 and just had this done 3 days ago. His aneurysm was 7cm. He had abdominal pain prior getting admitted to the hospital.

how fantastic is this video .. best medical animation I have ever seen ..

@1paar1 They will perform a "by-pass" which means that the blood from the aorta will enter into an external tube which is then connected to the other side of the aorta through a machine; therefore, "by-passing" the aneurysm (which would be at surgical repair during that time). This would maintain the flow of the blood to all organs throughout the surgery.

I have a pulse in my stomach and I get severe pain in my abdomen and my back. I'm 15 and although I eat fast food, I don't do any drugs and my doctor says that my blood pressure is normal

my grandpa was rushed to the hospital, but his aorta has been already ruptured before he could make it to the hospital and unfortunatley he passed away...i really miss him. I'm only telling this because we all need to take care of each other.

I have this and the surgery looks simple I know hopefully I will get this its not that big now but it will be at some point. This video eases my mind alot!!!

My dad passed away in 1994 from this procedure because the surgeon did not have the proper size graph/tube. It is my understanding they actually sent someone to another hospital to get the proper size part making the total operation time 11 hours, He died that evening in the ICU, he was only 62 years old. Don't go to a VA for this surgery, do your DD and find the best MD and hospital. There is no second chance with this procedure. I wish everyone who must have this done the very best!!

one thing they dont tell you is that there will be a risk for ayneruysm's. my mother had this surgery 10 years ago and now has one in her leg, so we have to have it done again, she is lucking that it was purtruding out of her skin and she was able to catch it before it busted, so be healthy after your surgery, and keep and eye on your stress!

My grandfather passed from AAA it was heartwrenching, the doctor came in and said that mortality was low but letting it be was not good, the next day he could take it and he started to internally bleed from the ruptured aorta, he only lasted two more days after succumbing to it, I pleeded him to take it but he said he didn't want it, it was very painful to watch him slowly pass away from it, it's was December 25 10:00 am or 2:00 am PT, I feel sorry that he couldn't even reach his 86th birthday, alas my grandfather may you rest with grandma and be happy in your other life 😞

Great informative video. Would be nice to include the blood bypass information and that completed closures (with open surgeries) can happen DAYS later, once patient appears stable, THEN they close you up

Excellent video, I had a TRIPLE "A" a few months ago, no surgery is required yet. my aorta is 1.5 cm. my dr. said they have to wait and see if my aorta is going to swell within 6 months. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm to young to have these problems.

Peace! Thank You for this video. București, RO, EU

@1paar1 The lower limb can withstand ischemia for upto 4 hours (the time required for the surgery). The aorta can withstand the high pressures ( over 50% of the world's population suffer from hypertension & they are surviving just fine). Therefore, these 4 hours won't affect the heart.

Whoa,I hope i wont have an aneurysm,This looks very dangerous to have,and very painful to repair unless you are tranquilized

I was born with an aorta aneurysm still can't get over the fact that I have this.

@cba1307 if an Anerysm Ruptures you will Bleed to Death.....pretty quickly at that given the high volume of blood that goes through that artery....that's why Scheduled surgery on an Anerysm is always better than emergency surgery.

minimally invasive procedures always seem better whenever I watch these.

wow always such a joy to watch these videos

Very nice illustrations..... Good video.... 👍

Wow we have come so far in the world of medicine. We went from "Let's pull it out and see what happens" To this video

Very good and clear explanation

My grandpa did on December 22, 2000. Sorry for your loss

Need new videos we love this channel plz upload... waiting bro...

@mrjohn395 I am doing pretty well at the 7 month point. My problem is that I still get very exhausted....... and I still have problems some problems with regularity but that has gotten better. I am pretty much pain fear and back to my normal activities: work gym whatever but I get very tired Maybe it is just old age creeping up on me. I hope you get some relief soon Tom

What I don't get is why does it have to be a certain size to be fixed why can't they fix it when they find it so you don't have to sit and worry if this will be the last day you live. I get so nervous and scared the instant I get pain in my belly its insane to have to live like this!!!

Through what 'backroad' are the organs that are supplied by the abdominal aorta able to receive oxygenated blood when it's clamped during the 4-6 hour procedure?

i saw one of these that was huge in medical school in a cadaver, that hadn't bursted yet

Excellent video, short and precise .

thanks so much for the video...We're going to make a case presentation with my group and this is helpful for us

How does the person stay alive with the clamp on such a large and vital artery?

Im scared cus i feel my heartbeat on my stomach

I had this durgery performed over two years ago. It corrected the aneurysm, but unfortuately left me with three or four new health issues. No Dr. Has been able to explain why the destention on my left side has not gone down at all. My digestive system has been severly compromised. I can no longer have sex, they say they might have nicked a nerve. I also have a numbness that goes the entire length of the incision. So for me personally it is hard to say if it eas all that successful. I definitely won't be going back for more

My mom is about to have this surgery

My father in law just recover from it. Very serious thing

mine is holding at 4.3 and has been doing so since its discovery 2 years ago. I was told to walk but not lift any comments?

im experiencing this as we speak but this scares me to think i may need to do this

@TJFNYC212 Tom i had some problems with regularity too but not to much now.Have you ever had any blood work done to see if you are deficient in anything. I still get very tired but I have been a smoker for a long time that doesnt help any.I say the same thing maybe its old age but i think this type of operation takes a lot out of anyone its one of the biggest operations there is . Im 64 and live in NJ.Tom I hope you have a good Thanksgiving and feel better hang in there . JOHN

wow! it is great idea(last one)

R.I.P. Tommy Ford

My dad has an abdominal aortic aneurysm in September 2009... we'll never forget it. I've had just got out of my english class, entered my mom's car and he called. He was in his car, parked in front of a store... we got to him and took him to the hospital. No surgery was required, but only God can understand how close he was to leaving us. He spent 10 days in the ICU. Sept 2009 - Feb 2010 is the time of my life i'd like to erase. He now strictly controls his blood pressure levels.

Great job of medical science😀😀😀😀

I'm getting ready for surgery, AAA, WITH BLOOD CLOTS , MY MOM, GRANDMOTHER AND MANY OTHER'S ON MOM SIDE DIED OF THUS ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM WITH BLOOD CLOTS

My dad had the endovascular surgry back in december his anerisim was near his kidney 2-3 days in hospital he was in for 6 days but that be also because his kidneys as the doctor put it fell asleep

Thanks for this information

Bravo for this explanation

First what are the signs and how do you prevent it

I’m at 6.5 and am having the vascular endograph on the 16th

Can you aorta spasm? I get the sensation similar to when your heart skips a beat, like it flutters in locations that feel like where my aorta passes through.. But I'm seeing zero cases, and no information on such a thing being possible. So I might be attributing something else to this? What could it possibly be though?! :(

im here because of the incident in the PH.. you too?

I got one of these, how did I get it ?I don't have high blood pressure, have eaten sensibly, done plenty of exerciseI have been told to return in a years time for another scan How can I reduce it ? I have been told its nothing to worry about, I am not sure about thatTo me this procedure seems scary stuff, no matter which you haveWhat are the risks of any of them going wrongCant it be repaired any other way ?

Woah aorta is so big

My best friend passed away 6 months ago due to abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was just 25....The symptoms started to show just 1 week before his death.

thanks alot waiting for another upload

I lost my dad on 1.1.2022. Due to AAA. Had no symptoms till end.. Finally ruptured.. After reaching hospital He was almost gone. Then after wards we had to face bargaining medical personnel. My dad is no more 😓😓

I don't believe that even a tenth of 1 percent of people at 20 develop AAA. Apparently, it's far more common in people over 65, but I've always complained about occasional back and hip pain. I'd probably advise to go to a doctor if these symptoms happen to any college-age person out there.

Like nyo kung nandito kayu dahil kay christine dacera😁

Thanks for this vidio,

wait so when the aorta is clamped off what happens to all that blood coming from the heart ???

Actually I feel heartbeat in my stomach

I’m not sure if I have this. I’m 16 and after I had a meal I all of a sudden had really bad pain in my abdomen and I could feel my abdomen pulsing. The pain went away but the pulsing still persists. My abdomen feels tight whenever I stand up and whenever my heart is beating fast I can feel my abdomen pulsating.

I can feel a pulse in my stomach and I did go to the Hospital but they didn't do anything , they keep on doing blood test

@lair - When I need to have surgery, I always think #1. of the hundreds of thousands of people, if not millions who have had this and survived. #2 There are great pain teams out there that reduce your pain to nothing or at least an acceptable level. #3. the alternative is..................nothing. (You are a guy right?lol)

This has killed Einstein in 1955

I currently have a Celiac artery aneurysm it has been watched by the VA with no further enlargement’ for about 5-6 years’ did a PET-CT last week for a prostate biopsy’ 30 psa’ and current bone pain in lower back and hip (r) and knees pains both - all night pain’ see DR tomorrow for results’

No pain but abdominal pulsation can be a sign of AAA?

I’m 11 years old and I have it I don’t want to die 😭😭😭

My father died after 3 days this surgery in CMH hospital Rawalpindi.doctors have no Answer what happened to him.after surgery 2nd daysç he was recover very fast.and suddenly he was on ventilator and died😢😢😢

Science is amazing ❤

My grandma had a type a dissection and my grandpa had a 9 cm abdominal aneurysm literally within a week

I’m 14 and think I might have this idk why even though I’m quite fit barely eat quite healthy and excersise 5 or 6 times a week Edit: I feel heart beat in my lower back

Can I ask something? How much this Endovascular aneurysm repair cost? My granny has AAA and I don't really have any idea how much it cost.

you will get a feeling of impending doom if you get this

My mom died from this in 2012 at the age of 57 10 months before my eldest daughter was born.