Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

This video contains a visual explanation of abdominal aortic aneurysms, aimed at helping students of medicine and healthcare professionals prepare for exams.

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[Desertb]

Im am a triple AAA survivor, mine ruptured at the gym I suffered a stroke during surgery, I woke up 2wks later, After 3months in the hospital, all I can say is that i am blessed, to have great doctor's and physical therapist that got me though alot, to where im able to regain feeling on my left side again.

[mikebrown]

Had mine repaired 4 years ago when it got to just under 6. Got lucky when it showed up on a ct scan for kidney stones. I was in having it repaired within weeks of them finding it. I was only in my 50's. Everything went great. Spent 5 days in ICU and went home on the 6th day. It took about 12 weeks to fully recover.

[PCampbell]

I work for a NAAASP and this is honestly the best video I've seen on YouTube on AAAs. All info correct and clearly presented. Brilliant work 👍

[lisajordan]

I had an abdominal aorta anurism that busted. I had to have 2 surgeries the drs. Told me I was a miracle.

[PaigeLovelace]

My mom had an abdominal aortic aneurysm that they found while doing another surgery on her abdomen and had she not been under surgery she could’ve easily died because she had no idea she had it and it was getting ready to rupture they caught it just in time thank God for the other surgery

[simpontheting]

I've had a aortic aneurysm and ime only 17 but it's only 4.3 so yk I'll live my life till my fullest but I can't get it removed cuz of other medical problems. I can assure you that this guy's info is to point and it's the most accurate video on YouTube in my opinion. Keep doing ur stuff bro 😄

[knaako]

Thank you so much for all your videos!
I’m a medical professional myself since since the late 1980is.
Love the way you present all aspects about a topic, very good and helpful informations.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Huntingcrew]

Just started Ultrasound Technology program and your videos are awesome! Thank you.

[ifunkucgb]

Just had mine done at 6.4, Thank you medical staff.

[McQueenPaul]

My brother has just had the operation so I am swotting up on this. Handy info - Thanks.

[Mnnw]

These videos are proving very useful for my AKT revision - saving me from death by passmedicine ...
Thank you!

[susanarmour]

This was very informative, as I have a 4.0 AAA. Just saw my doctor yesterday, and he feels I am stable. It is still scary to know you have a AAA

[sodiqayilara]

Prepping for a UK exam, I have been watching your bite sized but highly invaluable videos. Helps a lot, thank you!

[scipiofinancial]

Thanks for the info just experienced this with my mother.

[tobyspeirs]

Very helpful, thanks. As a med student, I love your stuff

[aga]

Awesome, again !
Considering things like Driving, if the patient is an HGV driver ... so much to learn.

[sarasalas]

I'm a nurse and I hada patient pass away this past week.he was dealing with leg ischemia. The vascular dr signed off and said it was his leg causing the ischemia. On day shift after I went home he died suddenly. Is this the vascular dr fault? Should they have known to investigate above the leg? I looked in my nursing notes book and said leg ischemia is a sign of a triple a but that was not mentioned in your video.

[PSh-ri]

My gran died ages 76 in 1989 she was on a medical trolley awaiting assessment?
Very surprised when we were advised.

[frankkluz]

I had one done 5 / 2017 and I have a 16 inch scar to prove it ! -- Still here @ 74 yesterday. -- Was 67.5 when done. - - - Appears now to have come back revealed 6 months ago @ 5.6 requiring a closer look to assess another potential repair. Contrast for detail should allow for a good look and hopefully lead to a repair from the inside. I have heard it said that it can be repaired inside the artery 90+ % of the time. -- That's the good news - but - the bad news comes from the contrast putting my kidneys at further risk from the 50% function left from the previous surgery ! -?- An apparent necessary evil ?!?

[brittanycurrency]

If the aneurysm is 3-4cm ...why not repair it right then... what u watching it for.