With the population continuing to age in regions like Asia and across the world, it’s interesting to see what
some of the conditions that are higher risk for people. While cancer is always
the leading concern, it’s important to understand what some of the other
conditions that they may develop as they age. So what are some of these
conditions?
Let’s talk about the cerebral aneurysm and the possible
ramifications of that.
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak area in a blood vessel that
usually enlarges, by definition. Up to 5% of the population, well up to five
million people in the US
have that problem and often times that issue becomes far worse. An aneurysm can
kill a person if it goes undetected and untreated.
A big problem is that after 40 aneurysms can be a concern.
In a recent article published on www.diagnosticimaging.com
it was stated that: “Researchers from Shanghai, China, undertook a
cross-sectional study of adults, aged 35 to 75 years (mean age 53 years), to
measure the prevalence of unruptured cerebral aneurysms (UCA) using 3D TOF MRA.
The group was divided into four subgroups: those aged 35 to 44 years, 45 to 54
years, 55 to 64 years, and 65 to 75 years.”
A big reason for this type of study is figuring out the
pattern of aneurysms. Diagnostic
imaging procedures play a big role here. Without MR scans there’s
likelihood that these things may not be discovered. If a patient past a certain
age complains of headaches it may well be something to be concerned about.
As aging may increase the risks of certain conditions, it’s vital to understand what’s going to be a major risk in time. While it’s not good to think in fatalistic terms, sometimes it’s better to be safe than sorry.
If you have any questions regarding diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our team of dedicated professionals here at Clermont Radiology looks forward to answering any questions you may have and aiding you in all your diagnostic imaging needs.
Charla
Hurst
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