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Aortic aneurysm
by Gary__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Gary on January 07, 1999 at 21:40:07:
My dad is 78 yrs. old & lives in Indianapolis. He underwent appendix removal surgery on 9/30/98. He has been in PCU and/or Long Term Acute for over 3 mos. now. His recovery complications have included dimentia (dementia), vasculitis, pneumonia, stomach ulcer and now an aneurysm in the aorta.
He has been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm near the arteries leading to the kidneys. His doctor has informed us that this will require placing a stent, but the operation is difficult/dangerous.
We would like to get a second opinion from another hospital/surgeon located in Indianapolis. Can you recommend the best 2 hospitals and surgeons in Indianapolis or tell me how to locate the best one?
My dad has been taking BP medication for about 10 yrs. now, but could the stomach ulcer and/or medications have caused this aneurysm?
Thank you in advance for your help.
My dad is 78 yrs. old & lives in Indianapolis. He underwent appendix removal surgery on 9/30/98. He has been in PCU and/or Long Term Acute for over 3 mos. now. His recovery complications have included dimentia (dementia), vasculitis, pneumonia, stomach ulcer and now an aneurysm in the aorta.
He has been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm near the arteries leading to the kidneys. His doctor has informed us that this will require placing a stent, but the operation is difficult/dangerous.
We would like to get a second opinion from another hospital/surgeon located in Indianapolis. Can you recommend the best 2 hospitals and surgeons in Indianapolis or tell me how to locate the best one?
My dad has been taking BP medication for about 10 yrs. now, but could the stomach ulcer and/or medications have caused this aneurysm?
Thank you in advance for your help.
