Is a 0.2 cm aneurysm treatable with medication?
Disease description:
My mother often experiences headaches. A cranial CT scan revealed an aneurysm measuring 0.2 cm in size. Can this be treated with medication?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Drug therapy is primarily used to control risk factors associated with aneurysms, such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well as to alleviate symptoms that may be caused by the aneurysm. For a 0.2 cm aneurysm located in a non-critical area with no obvious symptoms in the patient, medication can be used to control blood pressure and lipid levels, thereby slowing the progression of the aneurysm.
However, medication cannot directly eliminate or reduce the size of an aneurysm. If the aneurysm continues to grow or poses a risk of rupture, drug therapy may not achieve the desired effect, and surgical removal of the aneurysm combined with vascular reconstruction may be necessary.
In addition, the treatment of aneurysms must comprehensively consider factors such as the patient's age, general health condition, and the location and size of the aneurysm. Therefore, consultation with a physician and a comprehensive evaluation are essential when determining a treatment plan.
Thus, for certain high-risk aneurysms, such as rapidly enlarging aneurysms, aneurysms with a history of bleeding, and aneurysms located in critical areas, more aggressive measures such as surgical or interventional treatments are still required.
