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Newly diagnosed and/or living with ascending aortic aneurysm…anxiety
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Interesting to hear about your Pulse Alarm app. What did your cardiologist recommend for a setting. I play a lot of doubles tennis with a 4.6 cm dilation. thanks!
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Hi, George -
When I was initially diagnosed in 2023, the Ascending Aorta measured in at 4.1 cm. This year, it's 4.8.
Both from my Cardiologist and also from my own research, I learned about what actions or things put the most stress on the Aorta; particularly the area of the Ascending part of the organ. Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and a rush or "surge" of blood supply in response to a very difficult physical action like lifting something from the floor that's very heavy (a "deadlift").
My Cardiologist suggested keeping my heart rate under 130 bpm, and to avoid any physical activity that would cause the sudden rush of blood to supply the muscles; anything that made me "grunt" in other words. Like a deadlift in the gym (or at home), climbing a big hill on a bicycle, like that. Any activity that required a big surge of blood supply, thus putting strain on the Ascending part of the Aorta is what we should be avoiding.
Hope this helps!