I am a 77 yo female with previous heart attack 12 years ago, but always with good BP. I had an MRI finding in May 2024 that I have a 3.9mm x 3.9mm size aneurysm in my right cavernous carotid artery. Took me totally by surprise, though it probably shouldn’t have due to my father’s history of multiple cardiovascular disease. The purpose of the MRI was to evaluate me for mild but constant dizziness that had begun months earlier.
Consult with neurosurgery PA told me that it is considered a cerebral aneurysm, but that it is NOT a cause of my dizziness, that it is considered “benign” and that all they would do at this time is to watch me for symptoms and repeat the MRI annually to watch for increase in size. At 3.9mm I’m on the cusp of small to medium size aneurysm.
I’ve been able to, mostly, put this out of my mind - it may reappear in my thought only a few times a month. Part of that, I think, is due to having numerous other health issues to manage every day. I also have a regular social group with whom I engage weekly, belong to a Bible Study group and a book club and I do volunteer work. In other words, I’m just going about my life as usual. Disappointingly, my dizziness is still there and no one can figure that out - it’s another of my daily challenges.
I truly appreciate this forum to learn about others experiences which helps me to evaluate my own. Thanks to everyone!