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This is a fairly small aneurysm. It may never grow. An aneurysm of 4.3 was discovered incidentally on a CT scan for ny husband in 2007 it is now 2024 - his aneurysm is 4.8. It has not grown at all since discovered and noted in Jan 2021 by a new physician (previous one retired) he is measured only once a yesr; in 2021, it was three times a year to see if it was progressive. Yours may not be progressive also. I would like to add that between 2007 and 2021, he lifted incredibly heavy tbings overhrad and did many things that caused it to increase.
A PET scan to assess the strength and identify any issues in the walls of your aortic might be useful.

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Hi there I’m glad to hear that your husbands aneurysm was caught and that it has not grown. Can you clarify the size his was on discovery? You mention 4.3 cm but then said that it is currently 4.8 cm? I guess he will continued to just be monitored annually? I wonder if they ever reach a point where they will stop monitoring? I just discovered I have a 3.9 cm ascending aorta on a ct scan for something else a few weeks ago. I just turned 52 years old. A couple things that have me wondering what mine is doing is 1. In 2022 I had a coronary calcium score ct scan and that report said “no aneurysm” 2. Two months later still 2022, I had an echocardiogram that said ascending aorta 3.74 cm. Cardiologist didn’t even mention it I only read that on the written report. So currently im trying to come to grips that watching and worrying about this thing is in my future now and also trying to figure out how long this has been present, and is it stable or growing. Thank you and wishing you and your husband good health!