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EP 253 – ARTERIAL ANEURYSM

July 15, 2022 by Rianne Chavez

An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when a lower portion of the body's main artery (aorta) becomes weakened and bulges

A client has a history of a triple A: an abdominal aortic aneurysm. If it ruptures, it has an 80% mortality rate. A few weeks ago, the client had surgery to correct another aneurysm, at her left subclavian artery—and this involved a 10 day hospital stay.

Is there any possible way that massage could be safe for this person?

Surprisingly, yes! Listen in for a great example of gathering the information we need to make good clinical decisions.

Full show notes available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-253-arterial-aneurysm-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

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