What are the symptoms of posterior communicating artery aneurysm and how to care for it

What are the symptoms of a posterior communicating artery aneurysm? How to care for it?

1. Often there is a history of arteriosclerosis, hypertension or trauma.

2. Insufficient blood supply to the distal arteries of the affected limb. If the tumor is large and compresses nearby nerves and veins, limb pain, numbness, varicose veins and swelling will occur. The communicating arteries can lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain, compression of adjacent tissues, hoarseness, suffocation, dyspnea and Horner syndrome.

3. There is a round or fusiform mass along the posterior communicating artery, with a smooth, tense, elastic and swollen surface.

4. Symptoms are related to the pressure or erosion of the enlarged posterior communicating artery aneurysm on adjacent tissues. Such as pain, especially in the back, where the aneurysm contacts the spine or chest; cough, asthma, or hemoptysis due to tracheal or bronchial compression or erosion; dysphagia due to esophageal compression, left recurrent laryngeal nerve compression, and hoarseness. Horner syndrome, tracheal traction, ectopic and abnormal chest wall pulsations can also be signs of posterior communicating artery aneurysms.

How to care?

Patients should pay close attention to whether there are still infected lesions, observe whether there are persistent fever symptoms, take medication regularly under the guidance of doctors, have regular checkups, pay attention to daily maintenance, quit smoking and drinking, and pay attention to controlling blood pressure and blood lipid levels to prevent aortic dilatation after surgery and promote the patient's healthy recovery. According to the results of intraoperative bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests, it is necessary to adhere to long-term and targeted anti-infection treatment after surgery. Appropriate nutritional supplements and enhanced resistance can also help promote recovery and improve quality of life.

If the patient is assessed to have a risk of rupture through relevant examinations, active surgery or interventional treatment is required, not only relying on antibiotics, but also focusing on improving long-term prognosis. Closely monitor the condition. If there are signs of continued enlargement or rupture, surgery should be performed immediately.