Connect
← Return to Help Understanding First/One-year Size Monitoring Scan
Discussion
Help Understanding First/One-year Size Monitoring Scan
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Apr 23 2:55pm | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
I had a sinus of valsalva aneurysm, between where the aorta meets the heart and just below the coronary artery.
It measured 5.2cm for over a year with no change. I elected to have surgery because there were 2 threats, rupture and if it grew any it may pinch the coronary artery and cause a heart attack.
Once in to correct the problem the surgeon noted it was larger than originally discussed.
It has been 5+ weeks now and I am starting to get back to my normal routine, feeling better and stronger everyday.
It is a process, but I am very happy that I did this.
Replies to "I had a sinus of valsalva aneurysm, between where the aorta meets the heart and just..."
Congratulations on your successful surgery. What a relief that must be for you. I can only pray for that outcome. Where did you choose to have your surgery performed? God bless!
Connect
It's always reassuring to hear stories from folks that have had a successful surgery. I am kind of wondering whether the root is a concern. In the initial coronary CTA, the root was smaller than the ascending aorta. Hoping that is still the case. I've seen a little bit here and there that aneurysms of the root may be problematic at smaller sizes than the ascending aorta.
Glad everything went well for you!! Thanks for posting!