Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), an abnormal focal dilation of the abdominal aorta, is a life-threatening disorder that necessitates monitoring or treatment depending upon the size of the aneurysm and symptoms.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm may be detected incidentally or at the time of rupture.

An arterial aneurysm is depicted as a permanent local dilatation of the vessel at least 150% compared to a comparative normal adjacent diameter of that artery.

AAAs does not always produce problems but a ruptured aneurysm can be life-threatening.

If the patient is diagnosed with an aneurysm, the doctor will probably want to review the patient closely (monitoring), even if they do not intervene right away.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm is normally classified by:
1. Their size and
2. The speed at which they are growing.

These 2 main factors can assist to predict the danger effects of the aneurysm.

1. Small (less than 5.5 centimeters) or slow-growing AAAs generally has a much lower risk of rupture than larger aneurysms or those that grow faster.

Doctors often find it safer to monitor these with regular abdominal ultrasounds than to treat them.

2. Large (bigger than 5.5 centimeters) or rapid growing AAAs tends much more likely to rupture than small or slow-growing aneurysms.

A rupture can lead to internal bleeding and other serious complications.

The bigger the aneurysm is, the more likely that it will require to be treated with surgery.

Most of the abdominal aortic aneurysms have no symptoms until they rupture.

Many aneurysms begin small and stay small.

Other aneurysms grow larger over time, occasionally rapidly.

The large proportion of abdominal aortic aneurysms is identified incidentally during an examination for another unrelated disease.

Palpation of the abdomen normally demonstrates a non-tender, pulsatile abdominal mass.

Enlarging aneurysms can produce symptoms of abdominal, flank, or back pain.

Rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is life-threatening.

These patients may manifest with hypotensive shock often with diffuse abdominal pain and distension.

The presentation of patients with this type of ruptured aneurysm can differ from subtle to quite dramatic.

Most patients with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm may die before reaching hospital.

If the doctor believes that the patient may have an aortic aneurysm, further imaging tests are conducted to verify the diagnosis.

The diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm is normally verified with ultrasound (US).

Still, a CT scan is required to determine the precise location, size, and involvement of other vessels as the imaging of choice in symptomatic patients.

The purpose of abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment is to prevent an aneurysm from rupturing.

Treatment may require careful monitoring or surgery.

A doctor might advocate this method, also called watchful waiting, if the abdominal aortic aneurysm is small and is not causing symptoms.

Monitoring requires regular doctor's checkups and imaging tests to determine if the aneurysm is growing and to treat other disorders, such as high blood pressure, that could worsen the aneurysm

Open surgical repair by transabdominal or retroperitoneal method has been the gold standard.

Endovascular repair from a femoral arterial technique is now applied for most repairs, mostly in older and higher-risk patients.

A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm needs emergency repair

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognos...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005733414
• Artikelnr.: 75905290

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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