I've asked various doctors the following
question and either they don't want to
talk about it or they just don't know.
My mother has elected to not have surgery
for her 6.1 cm aaa. What can we expect
when it ruptures? I know there should be
abdominal and back pain. But I basically
want to know if the death is quick or if
it takes a while. I know that most
people won't make it to the hospital but
as I said, she plans on dying from it in
her home. No one ever talks about what
happens when people die. I think it's a
disservice to the family. My concern is
not only for her but for who ever in my
family finds her dead body. If anyone has
had any experience, however graphic, i'd
really appreciate it.
Thank-you
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inezrina
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 174
Posted: 11-11-06 21:26pm
A rupture of a aaa results in death almost
instantly. The aorta is the biggest
atery in the body and when it ruptures the
patient "bleeds out" in a matter of
seconds.
Best wishes,
inezrina
