Bangkok, April 5 – Doctors warn of aneurysm hemorrhage. danger of disability to death ready to open a treatment center through the vascular catheter Rajavithi Hospital Treatment of cerebrovascular disease and peripheral blood vessels by inserting a vascular catheter
Dr. Nattapong Wongwiwat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, revealed that currently Thailand is stepping into an aging society The population has an increased life expectancy. in conjunction with changing lifestyles resulting in an increase in the incidence of cerebrovascular disease, 1 of the strokes with the highest disability and mortality rate is a ruptured cerebrovascular disease which has an estimated mortality rate of 20-30 percent
Dr. Chinda Rojamethin, director of Rajavithi Hospital, Department of Medical Services, said that the symptoms of a hemorrhagic aneurysm ranged from severe headaches. Blurred vision, crooked mouth, difficulty speaking, limb weakness, depression, confusion, coma. Risk factors are high blood pressure, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. getting older Regular smoking, obesity, etc. Most of them require urgent, emergency treatment. In the past, most treatments were open surgery to clamp the aneurysm. but in some locations of blood vessels Surgical treatment is limited or has relatively high surgical risks. complicated with more modern technology Catheter and stent occlusion treatment for cerebral aneurysms which has a small wound, quick recovery, easy access to the aneurysm point Therefore, it is an alternative treatment nowadays. or may be used in conjunction with surgical treatment
Dr. Suchin Rujimethaphas, a specialist doctor neurosurgery Surgery Rajavithi Hospital added that the vascular treatment center, Rajavithi Hospital It is a center that provides treatment for stroke and peripheral artery disease. by inserting a vascular catheter to aim for better treatment results reduce disability and death The patient can return to normal daily life. Prevention, smoking cessation. Treatment of congenital diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure hyperlipidemia and when symptoms such as severe headache Should hurry to see a doctor urgently. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency