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Aortic Aneurysms – Introduce yourself & meet others

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 16, 2018

Welcome to the Aortic Aneurysms group on Mayo Clinic Connect.

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the aorta. The aorta begins deep in the heart as it emerges from the powerful left ventricle, gently arching over the heart, descending into the chest, and finally into the abdomen. Some aortic aneurysms can be harmless; others can lead to catastrophic problems. I invite you to follow this group and connect with others, share experiences, exchange useful information, and learn about aortic aneurysms.

Get started rby clicking the +FOLLOW icon on the group page here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/aneurysms/

There are some great conversations going on right now that I think you’ll like. Grab a cup of tea, or beverage of your choice, and lets chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Aortic Aneurysms Support Group.

jpbrickman | @jpbrickman | 1 day ago
In reply to @pamela78 "My suggestion, for what it's worth, is to have your GP refer you to a cardiologist...." + (show)
@pamela78

My suggestion, for what it's worth, is to have your GP refer you to a cardiologist. Presumably he or she will recommend a bunch of tests to get a clearer picture of your heart. I assume that would include a CT scan. Don't worry about the cost. If Medicare doesn't cover something, throw yourself on their mercy. We all deserve good care. You could probably go straight to the big time center, but you might want to do a little research first to find out who the best surgeons are. I'm learning all this from this group here, so stick around. It'll help.

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thanks for responding, I have been to a cariologist here who basicly told me don,t lift over 30 pounds and do another 6 months. I just had my 6 month scan and it showed a growth from 4.0 to 5.0 which he stated was accepable for me and do another scan in 6 months. I had to message them back and ask if they scheduled me or do I need to do it myself. They responded that they could it for me if I wished. Seems a bit lax to me and wonder how to set up a second opinion at one of the bigtime medical centers in Seattle or Spokane. NNot sure if medicare pays for second opinion or not

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jpbrickman | @jpbrickman | 1 day ago
In reply to @jpbrickman "thanks for responding, I have been to a cariologist here who basicly told me don,t lift..." + (show)
@jpbrickman

thanks for responding, I have been to a cariologist here who basicly told me don,t lift over 30 pounds and do another 6 months. I just had my 6 month scan and it showed a growth from 4.0 to 5.0 which he stated was accepable for me and do another scan in 6 months. I had to message them back and ask if they scheduled me or do I need to do it myself. They responded that they could it for me if I wished. Seems a bit lax to me and wonder how to set up a second opinion at one of the bigtime medical centers in Seattle or Spokane. NNot sure if medicare pays for second opinion or not

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that growth was 4.9 to 5.0

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