Case Study 1 - Slide 7

If Mrs. V doesn't take any action, her abdominal aortic aneurysm could burst, leading to a life-threatening situation that requires immediate surgery. To monitor the aneurysm, she should have follow-up appointments and undergo MRI scans. It is important for her to control her blood pressure and minimize stress. Surgery is only recommended if her condition becomes critical. Mrs. V's long-term outcomes. If she doesn't do anything, what might happen to her? The aneurysm might burst and spill blood into the abdominal cavity. If so, this condition becomes life-threatening and requires immediate surgery at the hospital. Therefore, she will need to have follow-up appointments to monitor the size and shape of the abdominal aortic aneurysm by performing an MRI. She needs to be under strict blood pressure control and minimize her stress. Due to her health conditions, surgery is only recommended if she is in critical condition.