The effect of treatment on the risk for pancreatitis and cardiovascular morbidity/mortality in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined. Oral dosage (Epanova) Adults. 2 or 4 g (2 or 4 capsules) PO once daily. Individualize dosage according to response and tolerability.
Splenic artery aneurysm causes. A splenic artery aneurysm can be the result of atherosclerosis, mycotic infection, blunt trauma, Behcetâs disease, polyarteritis nodosa, chronic pancreatitis, portal hypertension, (repeated) pregnancy and liver transplant recipients.
The most common cause of an aneurysm is arteriosclerosis. Smoking is a major risk factor. Abdominal aortic aneurysms often do not cause symptoms. If they do, they may cause deep boring pain in the lower back or flank. Prominent abdominal pulsations may be present. X-rays of the abdomen and other radiologic tests including ultrasound, CT, and MRI may be used in diagnosing and monitoring the aneurysm.