Patient's question:
My husband likes to smoke and drink beer. Trying to persuade him to quit drinking is like asking him to give up his life—it's too scary for him to even consider it. Now things have taken a turn for the worse. Feeling uncomfortable in his stomach, he went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and discovered that part of his splenic artery is embolized. What are the treatment options for partial splenic artery embolization?Doctor's answer:
Some splenic artery embolism issues must not be ignored once diagnosed. Partial splenic artery embolism can be treated conservatively. The main goal of non-surgical treatment is to reduce blood lipids and blood pressure, alleviate hypercoagulable states, and promote the formation of collateral circulation. For example: obese individuals should follow a diet, strictly prohibit smoking, and engage in appropriate exercise. Commonly used medications include aspirin, dipyridamole, inositol nicotinate, isoniazid, prostaglandins, and tolterodine.