ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM
Aortic aneurysms are enlarged segments of the aorta, which is the large artery that exits the heart and supplies the entire body with oxygen rich blood. Many factors can contribute to an aortic aneurysm forming, including family history of aortic aneurysm, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, generalized atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), smoking, male sex, and advanced age. Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the most common type, making up more than 75% of all aortic aneurysms. Once an aneurysm forms, its diameter will usually grow an average of about 3 mm per year. If an AAA grows to more than 5 cm in diameter in a woman or more than 5.5 cm in a man, preemptive repair is recommended to prevent sudden death from rupture of the aneurysm, as long as the benefits outweigh any potential risks. If you have an AAA, at South Bay Vascular Center and Vein Institute, we can accurately access your aneurysm and tailor an optimal management strategy just for you.
CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE
The carotid arteries supply blood to the brain. If a carotid artery becomes diseased with plaque, and blood flow to the brain is compromised due to narrowing (or stenosis) of the carotid artery, a stroke could potentially occur. Optimal medical management is always indicated when significant carotid artery disease is diagnosed. Sometimes, surgery is indicated to reduce the risk of a future, potentially debilitating stroke. Dr. Hill can quickly determine if a carotid artery stenosis should be treated surgically or only with medications, and we can tailor a long term management strategy precisely for your condition.
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