Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 5.1cm- worried

Posted by shiju5 @shiju5, Nov 17 10:21pm

I received the diagnosis of a 5.1 CM ascending aortic aneurysm as an incidental finding after a visit to emergency on Sept 20, 2024 for a sudden back shoulder pain and chest pressure (which was unusual). My BP was at 140/97 , They admitted me and the ER nurse injected nitrogylcerin
and withing seconds I went to cardiac arrest. Code blue was alerted and within 3 minutes I was back. Troponin was tested, which was normal but still did Echo which was when they noticed this dilation and confirmed with cta of chest. I was send home with bp medications etc and saw cardiac surgeon who did genetic testing. Waiting for results. Right now am having severe cold, cough and headache with high BP of 155/101. Which medications are safe for this condition? The dr I consulted said coricidin otc . An worried as I dont know what caused my 5.1 cm dilation at age 48.

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GratefulEveryDay | @GratefulEveryDay | Dec 5 1:27pm

My aortic aneurysm was discovered at age 62, mom also had and passed at 66 aortic aneurysm (I'm 67 now). Gene study showed LOX gene defect -similar to Marfan's, Ehlers-Danlos etc- no collagen or elasticity in the arteries thus 5 other aneurysms incl brain and renal. Aorta is 4.4 for me, recheck every 6mths. SINCE i have the Connective Tissue Disorder, I believe they will arrange surgery prior to a rupture- ideally. I meet with surgeon this month! If you have a disorder, surgery btwn 4.5-5.0- so very soon! PS- my cuz had ascending and descending separate ruptures/surgeries and is doing fine! We'll get through this! Mayo is the best place you can be! We're here for you!!

moonboy | @moonboy | Dec 10 11:34pm

I'm here, 9.5 years later. Doing better than ever. I am far healthier now than before I suddenly dissected and had emergency open heart surgery in 2015. You're going to do great. You have a problem. You know it (I didn't). And, you and your doctors have a plan. You're going to do great. Peace.

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