Dr Aous Al-Ozairi

KUWAIT: A program for early testing for aneurysm of the ventricular artery was opened at the blood vessels laboratory of Adan Hospital, Head of the surgery department Dr Aous Al-Ozairi announced yesterday.

The program is a step forward in efforts to control this disease which hits senior citizens who smoke and those with heart and hypertension diseases, Dr Ozairi said, adding that it helps with early detection of the disease and treatment to limit potential damage.

Dr Ozairi further indicated that the program follows international recommendations for the discovery and treatment of this disease for men and women who are over 65 years of age. Cases will be received at a special clinic for this purpose and lab test appointments will be made for patients, he added.

Furthermore, Dr Ozairi said that cases which meet the conditions will be transferred to Adan Hospital from other hospitals and health centers in Ahmadi Health Zone. This can help prevent complications such as the rupture of the aorta (the main artery in the body), which leads to death in most cases. "We advise the elderly who smoke and suffer from heart conditions to undergo early tests for this disease," Dr Ozairi added.

By Abdellatif Sharaa