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4.79 cm - Female Age 59

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jul 13 10:49am | Replies (54)

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@giuffrida9

It sounds like you have been getting regular surveillance. That's good! What does your cardiologist say about the size progression of your aneurysm or your current symptoms? That's where I would start. I became aware of my ascending aortic aneurysm in 2016. I'm at 4.7cm and share your anxiety about this condition. I decided to see the Aortic Clinic at Mayo in Rochester MN. I see them annually for advice and direction. As per this advice, I do everything under my control that can help manage this. I try to enjoy and feel grateful for everyday I have. Best wishes.

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I guess in my reply above I didn’t really tell you that I had the open heart surgery in March. The took the part of the aorta out with the aneurysm and replaced it with a graft. They also repaired the bicuspid valve and aortic root. It is definitely a relief to not have to worry about it anymore. I’m glad it is behind me.