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73 year old woman just diagnosed with dialated assending aorta 3.9 cm
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Oct 10 11:36am | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
I am 72 and was diagnosed with a 4.2 in August of this year. I was told six years ago that I had it, then was told it was "overread." Found out it was true after all. Good news is hasn't grown in six years! I am thankful. They will check it again in a year. My cardiologist said, if it doesn't change, no surgery or medication! From what I've read, don't need surgery unless it's 5.0 or larger. Don't worry about it all of the time, just live each day and enjoy life!!
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After two years I go next week for my next "contrast photo" (my fun name for it). I am hoping there is no growth (4.3) and I can carry on smartly. This is the first one in two years rather than the one-year time frame. They found my TAA when I had regular x-rays for a suspected pulled chest muscle (stop lifting heavy things--went through my mind). At 73 I am not doing anything more than what I was doing two years ago. Although I no longer "sneak" before my husband catches me in lifting large heavy boxes, leaving it to my husband like he prefers. My primary-care physician has been great with other issues and he scheduled this "dye job" for me at the appointed time. My annual physical is in January and I planned to talk to him about a cardiologist. When I found out I spoke with my husband's Cardio Surgery team and felt good with the advice I received. Yep, I get nervous sometimes but it does not stop me from booking cruises. I hope all will be well with you.