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What Causes Blockage Of Limb Arteries And Abdominal Aneurysm?
Question: WHAT IS THE RELATION OF BLOCKAGE IN BOTH MAIN ARTRIES IN LEGS TOO DEVELOPMENT OF A LOWER ABDOMINAL AORTA ANUERYSM???
Brief Answer:
Both are due to Atherosclerosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX
The blockage of limb arteries and the Aneurysm are both due to the degenerative disease Atherosclerosis. It leads to blockage of arteries by forming plaques and leads to arterial wall weakness which causes the arteries to swell up and form aneurysms. It cannot be reversed but the progression of disease can be controlled by lifestyle changes and medications.
I believe you have got both the diseases treated so my advice is that you follow a healthy lifestyle and have all medicines prescribed to you religiously specially the Statins, Clopid and Ecosprin.
Take care and let me know if there are any further queries on this subject.
Dr Rishi.
Both are due to Atherosclerosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX
The blockage of limb arteries and the Aneurysm are both due to the degenerative disease Atherosclerosis. It leads to blockage of arteries by forming plaques and leads to arterial wall weakness which causes the arteries to swell up and form aneurysms. It cannot be reversed but the progression of disease can be controlled by lifestyle changes and medications.
I believe you have got both the diseases treated so my advice is that you follow a healthy lifestyle and have all medicines prescribed to you religiously specially the Statins, Clopid and Ecosprin.
Take care and let me know if there are any further queries on this subject.
Dr Rishi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Dr. XXXXXXX
If the leg artries were blocking wouldn't the blood back up slowly cause the aneurysm too form because of the blood pressure being pumped wouldn't have enough outlet? Sounds common sense too me.
Thanks,
XXXXXX
If the leg artries were blocking wouldn't the blood back up slowly cause the aneurysm too form because of the blood pressure being pumped wouldn't have enough outlet? Sounds common sense too me.
Thanks,
XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
As per research it is slightly more complex
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX It would seem logical the way you put it. But it is quite rare to have both occlusion and aneurysm together. Abdominal aneurysms as per research are degenerative diseases due to aortic wall degeneration due to shear stress at the aortic bifurcation and some other factors like Matrix metalloproteinases. But they are part of the same degenerative process of Atherosclerosis. Either way, the treatment does not change. You have been managed for both the occlusion and aneurysm which is probably what was required. Also, the aneurysm would have been there earlier and come to recognition on investigation for symptoms of pain,etc for your lower limbs. Do let me know if you need further advice on the condition. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
As per research it is slightly more complex
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX It would seem logical the way you put it. But it is quite rare to have both occlusion and aneurysm together. Abdominal aneurysms as per research are degenerative diseases due to aortic wall degeneration due to shear stress at the aortic bifurcation and some other factors like Matrix metalloproteinases. But they are part of the same degenerative process of Atherosclerosis. Either way, the treatment does not change. You have been managed for both the occlusion and aneurysm which is probably what was required. Also, the aneurysm would have been there earlier and come to recognition on investigation for symptoms of pain,etc for your lower limbs. Do let me know if you need further advice on the condition. Take care.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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