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5.3 Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Completed

Posted by rnpalarino1 @rnpalarino1, Jul 5 2:54pm

Hello All:
This past Wednesday I had my 5.3 AA repaired by Dr. Black at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. I went in the operating room at 9:30 and woke up in recovery at 12:30. Dr. Black made two small incisions in my groin. He was there when I woke up and said “Relax for two weeks and then get back on the golf course.” I am relaxing and thankful to God and my family. My recommendation to all of you with an AA of 5.0 or greater, “Go find an expert vascular surgeon and get the operation.”
Nick

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reg72 | @reg72 | Jul 5 3:37pm

Good stuff. Enjoy the golfing and thanks for helping us all feel better of what might be.

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pittsburghdad | @pittsburghdad | Jul 7 9:11am

rnpalarino1: I assume the EVAR surgery was for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, correct? Asking because I have an ascending aorta aneurysm and generally understood that EVAR techniques were generally not sufficiently developed to allow for the treatment of the ascending aorta arch using minimally invasive techniques.

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deedth64 | @deedth64 | Jul 11 7:57am

Wow that is great news! Happy to hear you are on the mend, I have a small dilation measures 4.2 cm my doctor said if and when the time comes I am also a candidate for the non invasive repair which takes away lot of the anxiety. Great outcome for you enjoy the rest of your life you are truly blessed

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deedth64 | @deedth64 | Jul 11 7:58am
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@pittsburghdad

rnpalarino1: I assume the EVAR surgery was for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, correct? Asking because I have an ascending aorta aneurysm and generally understood that EVAR techniques were generally not sufficiently developed to allow for the treatment of the ascending aorta arch using minimally invasive techniques.

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I have mine in the ascending aorta and my Cardiologist said that if and when I need repair they could use it. The problem now it's not approved by the FDA but should be soon

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rnpalarino1 | @rnpalarino1 | Jul 11 8:24am
In reply to @pittsburghdad "rnpalarino1: I assume the EVAR surgery was for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, correct? Asking because I..." + (show)
@pittsburghdad

rnpalarino1: I assume the EVAR surgery was for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, correct? Asking because I have an ascending aorta aneurysm and generally understood that EVAR techniques were generally not sufficiently developed to allow for the treatment of the ascending aorta arch using minimally invasive techniques.

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Pittsburghdad;
Yes, it was an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Nick

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rogerdhorton | @rogerdhorton | Jul 13 3:59pm
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@pittsburghdad

rnpalarino1: I assume the EVAR surgery was for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, correct? Asking because I have an ascending aorta aneurysm and generally understood that EVAR techniques were generally not sufficiently developed to allow for the treatment of the ascending aorta arch using minimally invasive techniques.

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I’m also hanging out for the day when TEVAR or EVAR are sufficiently advanced to avoid open heart surgery (I’m 65 and have the root/ ascending at 4.4). Even more of a pressing need to maintain an optimal diet and lifestyle routine and getting regular monitoring in the meantime 😌☺️😉

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