I was recently diagnosed with a 4.1 cm root dilation in a cardiology practice where I had an echocardiogram for follow-up I should have done two to three years ago following a cardiac calcium score scan of greater than 600. I'm an otherwise healthy , slim, active 65 year old male, retired RN with normal blood pressure, I also passed my recent cardiac treadmill stress test with flying colors. In a few weeks time, I am seeing a cardiothoracic surgeon for a " second opinion". I know it's premature to consider any kind of surgical intervention, but I'm doing this for reassurance and peace of mind. Wishing you all the very best.

Hi!! That’s a tough one to figure out !! When I found out about mine in December (4.2) I asked to be referred to a cardiologist and the family dr also sent a referral to a surgeon. It’s a 6-9 month wait for cardiologist. But got into the surgeon in 2 weeks. Surgeon ordered a 6 month check and it’s now at 4.4 . I have a phone follow up with surgeon tomorrow . Still waiting to get into the cardiologist?? It’s weird . I would try for both!!

If you ever need surgery, it’s gonna be a cardiovascular surgeon. I would make an appointment with the cardiovascular surgeon…. that’s what I did. I also have a cardiologist. I prefer the cardiovascular surgeon to follow me because they know when I’m gonna need surgery and they can see what’s going on beyond my aneurysm. I think it’ll be really good to have a relationship with your cardiovascular surgeon and have that person following you along with your cardiologist. It really kind of takes a team.