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Causes of Aneurysm

Barry Katzen, Founder and Chief Medical Executive at Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says it is unknown what really causes an aneurysm. "We know there are several factors that are precursors or that increase your risk of having an aneurysm. Perhaps the most important one is family risks," he points out. He highlights it tends…...
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Risk Factors for Aneurysm

Advancing age, alcohol consumption, atherosclerosis, cigarette smoking, illicit drug use (cocaine or amphetamine), high blood pressure, and head injury are some risk factors for a brain aneurysm. Dr. Italo Linfante, Medical Director of Interventional Neuroradiology and Endovascular Neurosurgery with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says women tend to have an aneurysm more than men. "Women that…...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An aneurysm is a dilatation of the wall of any artery. Dr. Marco Bologna, Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains what happens when this dilation occurs on the aorta, which is the major vessel of the body, and what are the complications of aortic aneurysms...
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Diagnosis of AVM

There are symptoms of AVM such as dizziness or headaches, but most patients don’t always have it. Dr. Italo Linfante, Medical Director of Interventional Neuroradiology & Endovascular Neurosurgery with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, considers it’s important to do some studies to have a correct diagnosis. Angiography is the best detailed test to diagnose an AVM,…...
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Prevention of Aortic Aneurysm

To prevent aortic aneurysm, Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, advises quitting cigarettes because smoking is the main cause of it. The specialist also talks about how a healthy diet, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as exercises can help prevent this condition...
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Types of Aneurysm

There are different types of aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the most common, says Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The specialist explains all of them and also talks about treatments...
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Arteriovenous Malformation

AVM or arteriovenous malformation is a malformation of the vessels of the brain, explains Dr. Italo Linfante, Medical Director of Interventional Neuroradiology & Endovascular Neurosurgery with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center. The specialist says in the AVM all the interaction of vessels architecture is disrupted, causing horrible consequences for patients. Dr. Linfante describes most of the…...
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Overview of Fusiform Aneurysm

A fusiform aneurysm happens when the aorta gets dilated and enlarged, and the whole wall around it is dilated. Dr. Marco Bologna, Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains what a thoracic aneurysm is and why the fusiform aneurysm is the most common one...
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