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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: May 20 2:47pm | Replies (48)

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@jpbrickman

I am recently diagnosed with thoratic aortic aneruysm from ctscan measuring 4.9 mm. I am waiting on appointment with cardiovascular dr to discuss managment/maintinence. I have many questions,such as,how much weight is too much to lift. Can I still load my trolling motor in and out oof my truck? is cranking the wynch to load my boat to much? I live in North Centeral Washington and wait times for appointments/procedures is long. The hospital Dr's here have a good reputation but can't help but wonder if I should go to Spokane or Seattle for opinon or surgery. How dangerous is the thoratic aneruysm surery? I am 68 retired, OK blood pressure

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I read in a Mayo Clinic article that no more than 50# should be lifted if you have a TAAA. Try this link:
https://www.ccjm.org/content/85/6/481