Has your aneurysm grown in the last 4 years? My cardiologist told me that they usually grow slowly. As it has only been 2 months since my diagnosis, I haven't had another scan yet. I was just so surprised to find the soreness in my throat was from one. Most aneurysms are diagnosed when you are having a scan for something else. I just had a breast MRI and it showed up on that. It makes me question how fast it was growing. One morning there is nothing and the next my aorta is pushing other vessels up against my throat. Luckily they have moved away from my throat, so there's no longer soreness. I'm grateful to have had the soreness and got it evaluated. I'm grateful to have a diagnosis. It now makes me more aware of my body and what I have to do to keep it healthy. I wish you the best. Take care.