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New diagnosis of ascending aortic aneurysm and I’m terrified
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Nov 28 9:24am | Replies (136)Comment receiving replies
My husband’s aneurysm was 4.3 in 2007 - he was 61 yrs old.
In January 2021, his long time Mayo cardiologist retired and the new one ordered an echo. They saw a 4.8 aneurysm on the echo and CT angiogram.
It has remained stable/unchanged - last CT angio was May 2024.
My husband had never been afraid of hard physical work - lifting ungodly heavy stuff around tbe house, boat, etc.. He doesn’t do that anymore!
His first cousin (same age, healthy) also had an undiagnosed ascending aortic aneurysm which dissected. His cousin now has a descending aortic aneurysm and an abdominal one too. The cousin’s father died of something that ruptured in his chest!?!? My husband’s mother had giant cell arteritis, which is related.
Hope this is helpful!
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Yes it is helpful to just hear other people’s experiences with them over time! I’m new to this watchful waiting and I’m struggling a bit to accept and cope with the circumstances at hand. I’m glad to hear your husband is stable and hope that remains the case forever. Wishing you good health!