It was discovered that I have an ascending aorta aneurysm 2 years ago during a MRI of my spine. At that time, it was 3.2 and was told to get it checked out. I turned 65 two years later and now on Medicare. The Cardiologist ordered a ultrasound and it had grown to 4.3 which was confirmed by a MRI also. and he suggested I get it looked at once a year to determine growth. However, I'm thinking it should be checked every 6 months and wondering what the protocal is now that it is 4.3. My son has a murmur , do all your children need to be screened for this? This is a serious surgery and ICU visit and it's giving me a lot of anxiety. I also have a large hiatal hernia and need back surgery for scoliosis. Am I no longer a canidate for surgery to repair the hernia and back because of an existing aortic aneurysm? I need more answers than I'm getting from the current Cardiologist. Good health to all of you, thanks.