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What Is
Aortic disease refers to any condition that affects the aorta, the largest and most vital artery in the body. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When the aorta becomes damaged or weakened, it can lead to life-threatening complications.
The aorta is the largest artery in your body—think of it as the main highway for blood leaving your heart.
What Are
Aortic aneurysms develop when the walls of the aorta become weak and start to bulge or balloon out. This weakening can result from several factors, many of which develop silently over time.
The chance of survival after aortic aneurysm surgery is more than 95% if the procedure is performed before a rupture occurs. However, in the event of a rupture, the survival rate drops significantly to around 55%–70%. The major threat during a rupture arises from complications such as organ failure due to internal bleeding.
It is important to understand that while the survival rate after rupture may seem low, the likelihood of survival without any treatment is extremely poor—ruptured aneurysms are almost always fatal without emergency surgery.
Therefore, if an aneurysm is diagnosed early, it is crucial to follow your doctor’s advice and undergo surgical treatment at the recommended time. Regular monitoring and specialist consultations can significantly improve outcomes, especially when the aneurysm is detected before any emergency develops.
Yes. Small aneurysms may be monitored regularly. Larger or fast-growing aneurysms may require surgery—either open surgical repair or a less invasive procedure called Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR/TEVAR).
If surgery is performed before the aneurysm ruptures, the success rate is very high—more than 95%. If it ruptures, survival drops to around 55–70%, depending on how quickly treatment is received.
Yes. Most patients recover well, especially after early intervention. Regular follow-ups, blood pressure control, and healthy lifestyle changes are important for long-term success.
If you have a family history of aneurysms, are over 60, smoke, or have high blood pressure, ask your doctor about screening. If you experience sudden severe chest, back, or abdominal pain—seek emergency care immediately.
