No issues but I have made a lot of lifestyle changes and changed my approach to business travel. I had a complete dissection during a business trip in 2015 and survived the surgery. Been flying ever since. Reduce your stress and get to airport early. Fly first class for any flight longer than 3 hours. Check bags. Avoid tight connections or any connections if you can. Reduce the stress of traveling to the extent possible. There’s life after a super traumatic dissection. Mine happened when I was teaching a three day seminar in San Diego. I was very lucky to be in a major metropolitan area with access to the best healthcare facilities in California. I spent two weeks in a coma. No frequent flyer miles for that flight.
I have a Hawaii trip planned first of September, flying from AZ, with a 4.4 TAA. Also, a brain aneurysm and 6 other areas, due to the LOX gene elasticity in arteries with tortuous veins. But all is good, take it a day at a time and being GRATEFUL! I get scans every 6 months, so it is watched the best they can. But I lost mom in a few minutes, we didn't know she had the aortic aneurysm until autopsy.
I have a Hawaii trip planned first of September, flying from AZ, with a 4.4 TAA. Also, a brain aneurysm and 6 other areas, due to the LOX gene elasticity in arteries with tortuous veins. But all is good, take it a day at a time and being GRATEFUL! I get scans every 6 months, so it is watched the best they can. But I lost mom in a few minutes, we didn't know she had the aortic aneurysm until autopsy.
Hello Grateful! First, I am sorry about your LOX. That is challenging! Secondly, I love Hawaii! I have a 4.3 to 4.4 TAA, combined with cardiac micro spasm. On my last trip to Hawaii this past winter, i had big troubles with the depressurization portions of the 4 flights. It got worse each time, until I collapsed in the jet bridge on the last one. SOB, angina, faintness. Not a pretty situation. Imaging showed no change in the TAA. Now I am spooked to fly, but I have taken 2 short flights since, not as high (20 to 25000 feet). I used a wheel chair to come up the jet bridge and get to baggage and sit a bit. It takes that long to recover. So that strategy appears to help. Its the decompression that gets me. A whole body thing. And its unexplained. Anyway, maybe a wheelchair, some flowers, and definitely some ALOHA will make your beautiful trip work! Have fun and be careful!
Risks vs. benefits. I'm such a scaredy cat, I'd forego the trip altogether. In fact, I hope I never have a reason to get on a plane again and am glad I did my traveling when I was much younger. You have a great attitude and I admire you for it. Take good care. Maybe let the stewards on the flights know about your condition? Take it easy and love every moment.
Risks vs. benefits. I'm such a scaredy cat, I'd forego the trip altogether. In fact, I hope I never have a reason to get on a plane again and am glad I did my traveling when I was much younger. You have a great attitude and I admire you for it. Take good care. Maybe let the stewards on the flights know about your condition? Take it easy and love every moment.
Hola…tengo 84 años y tengo AAA de 5,1 descubierto hace 4 años entonces de 5,0. Tuve cirugía coronaria hace 34 años ..RIMA y LIMA con angioplastia, 2 stents el 2002 y 1 stent el 2023 . Estoy en buen estado físico y mental . Fui piloto comercial durante 45 años .Ahora solo supe del aneurisma hace 4 años . Pregunto ..me opero o hago un seguimiento del tamaño del aneurisma?
Dado su historial y el tamaño actual de su aneurisma de aorta abdominal (AAA), la decisión entre cirugía y seguimiento continuo depende de varios factores, incluyendo su salud general, la tasa de crecimiento del aneurisma y los posibles riesgos quirúrgicos.
En general, un AAA de 5,1 cm está dentro del rango donde se podría considerar la intervención quirúrgica, especialmente si hay evidencia de crecimiento rápido o síntomas. Sin embargo, dado su edad y su historial cardíaco, es esencial considerar cuidadosamente los riesgos frente a los beneficios de la cirugía.
Si el aneurisma ha crecido lentamente en los últimos cuatro años y usted sigue asintomático, un seguimiento continuo con imágenes regulares podría ser apropiado. Sin embargo, si hay preocupación sobre la estabilidad del aneurisma, o si está experimentando síntomas como dolor abdominal o de espalda, podría recomendarse la intervención quirúrgica.
Le sugiero discutir su caso en detalle con su cirujano cardiovascular y un especialista en cirugía vascular para determinar el mejor curso de acción basado en su situación específica.
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Given your history and the current size of your abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), the decision between surgery and ongoing monitoring depends on several factors, including your overall health, the rate of growth of the aneurysm, and potential surgical risks.
In general, an AAA of 5.1 cm is within the range where surgical intervention might be considered, especially if there is evidence of rapid growth or symptoms. However, given your age and cardiac history, it is essential to carefully consider the risks versus the benefits of surgery.
If the aneurysm has grown slowly over the past four years and you remain asymptomatic, ongoing monitoring with regular imaging might be appropriate. However, if there is concern about the stability of the aneurysm, or if you are experiencing symptoms such as abdominal or back pain, surgical intervention might be recommended.
I suggest discussing your case in detail with your cardiovascular surgeon and a vascular surgery specialist to determine the best course of action based on your specific situation.
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No issues but I have made a lot of lifestyle changes and changed my approach to business travel. I had a complete dissection during a business trip in 2015 and survived the surgery. Been flying ever since. Reduce your stress and get to airport early. Fly first class for any flight longer than 3 hours. Check bags. Avoid tight connections or any connections if you can. Reduce the stress of traveling to the extent possible. There’s life after a super traumatic dissection. Mine happened when I was teaching a three day seminar in San Diego. I was very lucky to be in a major metropolitan area with access to the best healthcare facilities in California. I spent two weeks in a coma. No frequent flyer miles for that flight.
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3 ReactionsI have a 4.7 TAA and flew to Hawaii recently. I did notice some slight chest pressure but nothing outside of my normal occasional pains.
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2 ReactionsI have a Hawaii trip planned first of September, flying from AZ, with a 4.4 TAA. Also, a brain aneurysm and 6 other areas, due to the LOX gene elasticity in arteries with tortuous veins. But all is good, take it a day at a time and being GRATEFUL! I get scans every 6 months, so it is watched the best they can. But I lost mom in a few minutes, we didn't know she had the aortic aneurysm until autopsy.
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Hello Grateful! First, I am sorry about your LOX. That is challenging! Secondly, I love Hawaii! I have a 4.3 to 4.4 TAA, combined with cardiac micro spasm. On my last trip to Hawaii this past winter, i had big troubles with the depressurization portions of the 4 flights. It got worse each time, until I collapsed in the jet bridge on the last one. SOB, angina, faintness. Not a pretty situation. Imaging showed no change in the TAA. Now I am spooked to fly, but I have taken 2 short flights since, not as high (20 to 25000 feet). I used a wheel chair to come up the jet bridge and get to baggage and sit a bit. It takes that long to recover. So that strategy appears to help. Its the decompression that gets me. A whole body thing. And its unexplained. Anyway, maybe a wheelchair, some flowers, and definitely some ALOHA will make your beautiful trip work! Have fun and be careful!
Risks vs. benefits. I'm such a scaredy cat, I'd forego the trip altogether. In fact, I hope I never have a reason to get on a plane again and am glad I did my traveling when I was much younger. You have a great attitude and I admire you for it. Take good care. Maybe let the stewards on the flights know about your condition? Take it easy and love every moment.
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1 ReactionHola…tengo 84 años y tengo AAA de 5,1 descubierto hace 4 años entonces de 5,0. Tuve cirugía coronaria hace 34 años ..RIMA y LIMA con angioplastia, 2 stents el 2002 y 1 stent el 2023 . Estoy en buen estado físico y mental . Fui piloto comercial durante 45 años .Ahora solo supe del aneurisma hace 4 años . Pregunto ..me opero o hago un seguimiento del tamaño del aneurisma?
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2 ReactionsDado su historial y el tamaño actual de su aneurisma de aorta abdominal (AAA), la decisión entre cirugía y seguimiento continuo depende de varios factores, incluyendo su salud general, la tasa de crecimiento del aneurisma y los posibles riesgos quirúrgicos.
En general, un AAA de 5,1 cm está dentro del rango donde se podría considerar la intervención quirúrgica, especialmente si hay evidencia de crecimiento rápido o síntomas. Sin embargo, dado su edad y su historial cardíaco, es esencial considerar cuidadosamente los riesgos frente a los beneficios de la cirugía.
Si el aneurisma ha crecido lentamente en los últimos cuatro años y usted sigue asintomático, un seguimiento continuo con imágenes regulares podría ser apropiado. Sin embargo, si hay preocupación sobre la estabilidad del aneurisma, o si está experimentando síntomas como dolor abdominal o de espalda, podría recomendarse la intervención quirúrgica.
Le sugiero discutir su caso en detalle con su cirujano cardiovascular y un especialista en cirugía vascular para determinar el mejor curso de acción basado en su situación específica.
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Hope this helps from Moonboy's post - From Google translation:
Given your history and the current size of your abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), the decision between surgery and ongoing monitoring depends on several factors, including your overall health, the rate of growth of the aneurysm, and potential surgical risks.
In general, an AAA of 5.1 cm is within the range where surgical intervention might be considered, especially if there is evidence of rapid growth or symptoms. However, given your age and cardiac history, it is essential to carefully consider the risks versus the benefits of surgery.
If the aneurysm has grown slowly over the past four years and you remain asymptomatic, ongoing monitoring with regular imaging might be appropriate. However, if there is concern about the stability of the aneurysm, or if you are experiencing symptoms such as abdominal or back pain, surgical intervention might be recommended.
I suggest discussing your case in detail with your cardiovascular surgeon and a vascular surgery specialist to determine the best course of action based on your specific situation.
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