Brigette Honaker  |  May 22, 2018

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Navigating Aortic Aneurysm Treatment & What To ExpectHaving an aortic aneurysm can be confusing and scary, but understanding the “why” and “how” can help patients and families understand the aortic aneurysm treatment process.

The aorta is a large blood vessel which carries blood out of the heart. In some places, the aorta is over an inch wide. The artery begins at the top of the heart and runs down the abdomen in front of the spine. Like all blood vessels, the aorta is composed of several layers of varying thickness.

An aortic aneurysm is a bulging or enlargement of the aorta. Although not all aortic aneurysms lead to severe aortic emergencies, such as aortic rupture or dissection, the weakening of the aortic wall can increase the risk of further, life-threatening issues. If you or a loved one suspect you have one, seek aortic aneurysm treatment right away.

Most aortic aneurysms are found when a doctor is checking your heart for other issues. A doctor may notice an unusual bulge in your aorta or hear a strange noise in your abdomen. Aortic aneurysms may also show up on medical imaging done for another issue.

Aortic aneurysm treatment can vary depending on the size and severity of the bulge. If the aneurysm is less than two inches wide, a doctor may prescribe medication first. Drugs such as beta blockers and calcium channel blockers can lower blood pressure and relax the blood vessels. This lessens the chance that the aortic aneurysm will burst or rupture. However, if aortic aneurysm treatment with drugs is not working, and the aneurysm is growing, a doctor may recommend surgery.

The most common surgical aortic aneurysm treatment us an open abdominal or chest repair. During this aortic aneurysm treatment, a doctor removes the part of the aorta affected by the aneurysm and replaces it with a fabric tube called a graft.

However, there is a new surgical aortic aneurysm treatment known as endovascular repair. During this procedure, a doctor guides a stent graft through the vessels in the groin and to the aneurysm site. The doctor then places the stent graft inside the aorta, which relieves the pressure on the weakened artery walls.

Levaquin and Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

Aortic aneurysms are more common than TV shows and media may portray. Severe aortic events have become more common over the last few decades with an estimated 15,000 patients dying each year from aortic aneurysm alone. New research suggests that treatment with fluoroquinolones, a class of antibiotics including Levaquin, may be related to an increased risk of developing an aortic aneurysm and other aortic events. Many patients undergo aortic aneurysm treatment without even knowing that their condition could be linked to their use of Levaquin.

Without a proper manufacturer’s warning, patients who agree to a course of Levaquin may not realize it could lead to a need for aortic aneurysm treatment. Drug manufacturers have been named in several lawsuits accusing them of not warning patients and medical professionals of the risk of dangerous aortic problems.

If you or a loved one were diagnosed or hospitalized with an aortic aneurysm or received aortic aneurysm treatment after taking Levaquin, you may qualify for legal action against drug manufacturers. A Levaquin aortic aneurysm lawsuit could recover compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, permanent disability, wrongful death, and more.

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If you or a loved one were diagnosed or hospitalized with an aortic dissection (aortic tear) or aortic aneurysm after taking Levaquin within the past 18 months, you may have a legal claim.

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Join a Fluoroquinolone Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection Lawsuit Investigation

If you or a loved one were injured by a fluoroquinolone antibiotic aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection, you may have a legal claim. See if you qualify to pursue compensation and join a free fluoroquinolone class action lawsuit investigation by submitting your information for a free case evaluation.

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