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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jul 13 10:49am | Replies (54)
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I live in Lakeland Florida. I just saw a doctor here that i was referred to and am waiting for them to decide if i am a candidate for a Stent. Mine is 5.5. If not he said I would need to wait until it is 6 because of the risk involved in open surgery. I really would like to go to The place in Miami but I dont think my insurance is accepted there, Guess I will just hope and pray I can hold out till I can change my insurance company. I will update you on my outcome.
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@sndybch12 I would get a second opinion. My cardiologist told me 5.0 is surgery (not sure if yours is abdominal or aortic), but it also depends on your size. My cardiologist also said that if mine ever got to be 4.5 he would recommend me to the aortic center, because I am only 134 pounds and 5'5". So, a bigger man, for example, could potentially tolerate a larger dilation. Hang in there, get another opinion, maybe in Tampa, it's not that far. Go to St. Joe's on MacDill and request a cardiac surgeon referral from you PCP. There is also a Mayo Clinic In Jacksonville. PS, I have Blue Cross HMO and my insurance was accepted there, but I would still recommend seeing a doctor in Tampa. Good luck - xoxo