At CT Thermography, your health is important to us. Thermography technology and services have proven to be invaluable in highlighting nuances in the body. These nuances relate to hot and cold and are directly involved in identifying cancers and other anomalies. 

While best-known for breast scans and identifying the early stages of breast cancer, thermography is extremely helpful in detecting the early signs of an aneurysm. 

An aneurysm is defined as a ballooning and weakened area in an artery. 

Aneurysms can occur throughout the body but are most often seen in the brain, aorta, back of the knee, and intestine. Ballooning and weakening of an artery can cause it to rupture, and this can result in internal bleeding, stroke, and even death. 

Since aneurysms can vary in size, severity, and location, it's helpful to understand the signs and symptoms:

• Onset of a massive and severe headache that seemingly comes out of nowhere
• Impacted vision often resulting in blurred images, double vision, or hotspots/stars/lights/flashes 
• Immediate onset of nausea or vomiting
• Stiffness of the neck
• Onset seizure
• Weakness and drooping of facial features 
• Vertigo or loss of balance 

Aneurysms can strike at any time and affect a wide range of people, but they are often connected to conditions like high blood pressure and hypertension. Cigarette smoking, being overweight, and drug abuse are also greatly connected to aneurysms as these situations all put stress on the arteries.

Thermography is actually utilized during aneurysm surgery, and it is also an extremely effective tool in detecting the early signs of an aneurysm. Through ultra-sensitive, infrared cameras, thermal patterns are recorded throughout a person's body. These thermal images are then assessed and analyzed by highly trained medical professionals and identify areas of risk or areas of change in the body. 

By identifying areas of risk, precautions, change in lifestyle habits, and follow-up appointments can be put in place immediately.  Contact CT Thermography today to learn more or schedule an appointment.