Case Study 1 - Slide 10

Abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop slowly and without symptoms, but it is life-threatening if it bursts. Listening to patients and supporting them is important for healthcare professionals. Understanding the condition and treatment options helps decrease the risk and prevent such conditions. Discussion. What did you learn? I learned that abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop slowly over time and often without symptoms, yet this condition is life-threatening if the abdominal aortic aneurysm bursts and is often fatal. How will this help you? As a future PA, I think it is so important to fully listen to your patients. When they voice their concerns, I must be able to fully listen to them and support them. What are the benefits to health care? The benefit of learning about abdominal aortic aneurysm is understanding the condition and understanding how to treat it and being able to understand the ways to decrease your risk of developing abdominal aortic aneurysm. Preventative measures are able to prevent many conditions.