Does An Aortic Aneurysm With Five CC Volume Of Residual Fluid Require Surgery?
Kindly share more details about your previous work up
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
We will try to help you in the best way possible. First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately.
Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if 5 cc is either volume of some residual fluid or measure of prostate if compared with your age though it's still unclear what size are you sharing specifically.
Kindly in follow up query it would be very kind of you if you can share more details about your illness.
Though Your concerns regarding surgery or any other intervention are quite right and unless unavoidable usually invasive methods are avoided and medical treatment is a more preferable mode of management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Keep blood pressure and heart rate under control
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Well, in that case, you are right that monitoring is preferable and unless it worsens aggressively or causes significant pain or blood pressure issues or shortness of breath it can be left without surgery.
However, to avoid it to aggravate, blood pressure readings should be kept under control with blood pressure medications and heart rate should also be kept in check medically.
Avoiding straining or heavy exertion is mandatory. A regular cardiologist or vascular surgeon review will also be needed every three months at least.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician