Hi. I am a 57 year old male from Canada. I led a very active lifestyle that included exercising daily and mountain climbing. Routine physical two years ago, my Dr. said I had a heart murmur and referred me to a cardiologist. At first I was diagnosed with a bicuspid valve and then after an echo it was determined I had a 4.5cm thoracic aneurysm. One year later after a follow up it was 4.6cm. I also found out my sister also has a bicuspid valve. Probably the hardest part I am dealing with is the emotional part. Its the thinking game that wears on me. I have a very hard time taking my bp everyday as it gets me very anxious. I know I should do it but I know before I do it it will be high, and it is high. No bp meds as of today. White coat syndrome? I continue to exercise daily and the hard part for me is to not lift heavy objects. I feel strong, probably in the best shape of my life, but my Dr told me nothing over 10lbs. I am not use to this. Anyways, that's my story. It's hard to talk to someone about this because they are not living in my shoes. Glad to have found this group.