The “Silent Killer” And Blood Testes

The problem with aneurysms is the fact that they seldom show themselves through symptoms. Furthermore, they are hard to discover through blood tests as the condition leaves little trace in the blood. Both of those reasons got the condition its name as it gives no warning before it attacks an individual. Most often they are men older than 65 years and they can display no symptoms beforehand.

Even though this condition may not always harm the individual that has it. When it does, it can cause the blood vesicle to burst. This is because an aneurysm is, in essence, the thinning and widening of the arterial wall.

Those are the main reasons the “silent killer” presents such an enigmatic condition. However, researchers from the Dundee School of Medicine found a possible solution. Through their research, they found that the amino acid desmosine enters the bloodstream once the aneurysm starts developing. This happens because the damaged aorta releases the amino acid as a by-product of the deterioration process. Because of the work of these scientists we now have an effective blood test that can help discover the disease early.

Now that we know what to look for in blood tests doctors can improve the treatment of the disease. Not only that, but they can detect the condition early and help recommend treatment to slow down its progress.