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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

WHAT YOU Want TO KNOW:

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) occurs whenever your aorta interrupts and bulges out like a balloon. The aorta is a large blood vessel which extends to your own abdomen from the own heart. An aneurysm that`s too big may burst and need repair. Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is surgery to fix an aneurysm in your abdominal aorta.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

simply take your medicine as directed.

Contact your healthcare provider if you have sideeffects or if you believe that your medicine is not helping. In the event that you are allergic to any medicine tell him of her. Maintain a list of those medicines, vitamins, and herbs that you choose. Include when and why you take them, so the amounts. Bring even the pill bottles or the list follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list in case of an emergency beside you.

Follow up with your healthcare provider as directed:

Write your questions down so that you remember to ask them.

Self-care:

• Check your blood pressure as directed: High blood pressure could result in issues following your surgery. Consult your doctor what your blood pressure should be.
• Do not smoke: If you smoke, it`s not ever too late to quit. Ask for advice if you need assistance regarding how to stop smoking.

Contact your healthcare provider if:

• You are sick to your stomach or sickness.
• You`ve got a fever or chills.
• You`ve got trouble having a bowel movement or you have diarrhoea.
• You`ve got blood in your bowel movement.
• You might have questions regarding your condition or attention.

Go back to the emergency section should:

• Your shovel come .
• Your bandage becomes soaked with blood, or your incision is swollen, reddish, or gets pus coming from this.
• The feet become cold or become light or blue.
• You`ve got pain in your chest, abdomen, back, or side.
• You urinate less than previously or in any respect.
• Your leg or arm feels hot, tender, and painful. It might appear swollen and reddish.
• You coughing up blood.
• You feel light headed, short of breath, also have chest pain. You coughing up blood.
• You feel light headed, short of breath, also have chest pain.

Further info

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