Learn about pseudoaneurysms

Pseudoaneurysm is a condition in which the artery wall is damaged, causing blood to leak and collect in the surrounding tissues outside the artery wall. Pseudoaneurysm is easily confused with aneurysms. However, pseudoaneurysm usually occurs when an injury affects an artery and damages or weakens the artery, but it can also be due to the artery weakening on its own.
Pseudoaneurysm often forms in patients with femoral artery perforation due to repeated catheterization or cardiac catheterization. In addition, it can also be seen in the cervical artery, brachial artery.

Pseudoaneurysms can occur spontaneously, but can also be caused by the following:
Cardiac catheterization: Heart disease treatments can cause perforation of an artery and lead to a pseudoaneurysm . Trauma: An accident or injury damages the aorta, causing blood to leak and collect in the tissues surrounding the artery wall. Complications of surgery: During or after surgery can cause complications that damage the artery wall. Infection: Infective pseudoaneurysm is rare, however, certain infections can cause this condition. Aneurysms: Patients who are suffering from an aneurysm may actually rupture or develop a pseudoaneurysm. In addition, certain factors such as perforation of the common femoral artery, taking antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants or blood thinners can increase the risk of pseudoaneurysm formation and development.

Pseudoaneurysm usually presents as a tender, tender, congested mass under the skin. These signs can sometimes be confused with an abscess. Therefore, to get an accurate diagnosis, the patient needs to provide a history of catheterization or experiencing an injury so that the doctor can take note of the condition.

Diagnosis of pseudoaneurysms should be made when the patient has a history of arterial trauma, with methods such as:
Ultrasound: This is the most commonly used diagnostic tool showing dynamic blood flow. vessels into the pseudoaneurysm. X-ray or computed tomography: These techniques may also be ordered to closely evaluate pseudoaneurysms.

Depending on the size of the pseudoaneurysm, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Small size: After being diagnosed and confirmed, the patient is closely monitored by ultrasound to assess disease progression. During this period, the patient should avoid heavy work such as lifting heavy objects. Large size: The patient is indicated for immediate treatment. Surgery is the method of choice because of its good results. However, there are now less invasive methods such as ultrasound compression, ultrasound-guided injection of thrombin (a drug that forms blood clots), and surgical resection of the pseudoaneurysm, followed by repair of the artery wall. weakened or damaged. Pseudoaneurysm can occur in any affected artery, but is more common in the femoral artery. Surgery is the method of choice for the treatment of pseudoaneurysms.
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