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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jul 20 3:48pm | Replies (36)
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@sabrinaivey sounds familiar to me. I just found out today that I have a 4.3. I went for a CT scan for my high cholesterol and to see if there was any calcifications around my heart, and like you, i am at a zero, but they found this.
Good question about the airplane as I am in Florida and fly back to Boston at times.
Unlike you, my lifestyle isnt the best, but I do like to play pickleball which I'm not certain if I can still do that. I am waiting for my primary to contact me with next steps. I actually have great insurance but they denied the CT Scan so I self paid which I'm happy I did!! Thanks for your post, I'll be following.
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@summer230 My CT scan was paid out of pocket as well. My doctor knows I'm a little over the top about my health and my cholesterol has always been perfect but this year and last it was just slightly elevated, maybe hormonal - no idea, but she suggested a CT scan so I thought, why not? It was only $103 and I thought at least I could find out if there was any calcium, which I assumed not, but may as well get a baseline. Anyway, your PCP will most likely refer you to a cardiologist. I am also going to see a cardiac surgeon, just so I have someone that I trust in case something goes sideways. Curious to know where in FL you are. I am in St. Pete.
I wish you much health and happiness. I hope you aren't too anxious. You know now so you can monitor it. I just wish there was more guidance on what I can and cannot do physically in terms of exercise. It's such a mixed bag when it comes to guidance. Flying is fine, btw, as long as the cabin is pressurized, as in normal air travel. ~S xoxo