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4.5 cm., Marfan, 65 old, otherwise healthy, and severe Mitral valve re

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jul 16 1:22pm | Replies (5)
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@sabrinaivey

@10250kam It seems as though your AA isn't getting much bigger at all. I would definitely get a second opinion. It's such a difficult call because we just never know. Are you male or female? I only ask because I have read that women are less predictable than men with this issue.

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10250kam | @10250kam | Jul 16 11:31am

I am 64 year male. From what I've read and my general cardiologist ( nor surgeon ) tells me is 4.5 cm. the new protocol for healthy candidates with Marfans Syndrome. I haven't met with surgeon yet. Just last night, I read that the lifespan for elective ( proactive ) aorta repair before aneurysm is normal life expectancy. With aneurysm a who different ball game. I also may be candidate with EVAR method; catheter method of repair vs. open chest.

I'll know more later in August after meeting with INOVA surgeon. Thank you.

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