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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Dec 11 7:12pm | Replies (581)
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I can only tell you that my dad had one and never had surgery on it. The dr monitored it for many years. He lived to 88 with it.
He had it many many years. It never reached 5
My husband has one also and is monitored every 6 months. It can stay the same size for a very long time, or get a little bigger.
I guess at a certain size is when it becomes a risk.
Diet is important
I heard if you gain weight it can get bigger. Not a fact as far as i know. Blood pressure is important to keep at a good range that is a fact.
Ive known the dr my husband sees for 30 years so i trust him. My husbands is 4.3

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booklover71 | @booklover71 | Dec 5 12:27pm

I recently had my second contrast dye and my TAA measured the same 4.3 as two years ago. The surveillance team recommend another one in 3 years. Fine by me as I am doing what I can to not create an issue and I monitor my arrhythmia. I personally feel blessed and continue to carry on smartly and plan like I am in perfect health even though I am in my 70's.

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