What is a cardiac aneurysm?

Treatment of cardiac aneurysm Cardiac aneurysm treatment requires quick action and careful specialized care. This disease, if not treated on time, can lead to serious complications and even sudden death. **Dr. Dadres, heart specialist and echocardiography fellowship**, based on current knowledge and clinical experience, offers new and effective treatment methods for patients with cardiac aneurysm. Aneurysm treatment is selected based on factors such as **aneurysm location and severity, patient's general health status, and history of heart diseases**. For an accurate and specialized evaluation, patients can visit **Dr. Dadres' office in Shariati, Tehran** or **Nakuh Roudhen Clinic** by booking an appointment online and undergo the necessary examinations, including **specialized echocardiography**. ### Cardiac aneurysm treatment methods One of the most effective ways to treat cardiac aneurysm is **open heart surgery**. In this method, the surgeon, with direct access to the heart, removes the damaged part and replaces it with **prosthesis or repair tissue**. In spite of being invasive, this method brings very satisfactory results in many cases. In some patients, depending on the clinical conditions, less invasive methods such as endovascular treatment may be used. In this technique, the doctor places a stent or prosthesis in the aneurysm by guiding the catheter through the vessels. This method reduces surgical complications and shortens the recovery period. ### Drug treatment and complementary care Along with aggressive treatments, the use of blood pressure and heart rate lowering drugs helps to control the disease. These drugs reduce the pressure on the walls of the arteries and the heart and reduce the possibility of aneurysm development. Also, lifestyle modification, healthy eating, stress management and smoking cessation play an important role in preventing complications. **symptoms of cardiac aneurysm** **Cardiac aneurysm** is one of the serious disorders of heart function that usually occurs in the left ventricle. This condition means the expansion and "weakening of the heart wall" at a certain point, which if not controlled, can lead to rupture, bleeding, clot formation, arrhythmia and finally "heart failure" or even sudden death. In the early stages of aneurysm, there are usually no specific symptoms, but as the disease progresses, symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, **irregular heartbeat**, severe fatigue, swelling of organs, and fluid accumulation in the lungs appear. Sometimes **heart attack** or sudden aneurysm rupture happens without warning. Early diagnosis through tests such as echocardiography, CT scan and chest radiography is essential. Being aware of the symptoms and seeing a doctor on time can play an effective role in preventing the progression of the disease. Periodic examinations are also recommended for people at risk. ### Common symptoms of cardiac aneurysm - **chest pain** - **shortness of breath** - **Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)** - **Feeling weak and extremely tired** - **Swelling in legs and wrists** - **pulmonary edema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs)** - ** Possibility of heart attack or sudden aneurysm rupture without warning signs ** Types of cardiac aneurysm ### **Aneurysm of ascending aorta** Abnormal enlargement of the aorta in the upper part of the heart. Cause: genetics, infection, inflammation Risk: Rupture and severe bleeding ### **descending aortic aneurysm** Weakness in the wall of the lower part of the aorta. Cause: vascular diseases, trauma Risk: internal bleeding ### **Aneurysm of the left ventricle of the heart** Deformation and weakening of the left ventricular wall. Cause: heart attack Result: Impaired blood pumping ### **Aneurysm of the right ventricle of the heart** Expansion of the wall of the right ventricle of the heart. Cause: pulmonary or congenital diseases Effect: structural disorder of the heart ### **coronary artery aneurysm** Enlargement of one of the arteries feeding the heart. Cause: coronary artery disease Result: heart blood supply disorder ⚠️ **Important note:** Timely diagnosis can be done with **heart echocardiography** and other specialized tests at **Dr. Dadres Clinic**. 📍 **Centers: Shariati, Tehran and Nikouh Rodhen Clinic** 📅 Book an appointment online now.