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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 5.1cm- worried
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I am glad to hear his surgery went well. Has he had any genetic results come back? I am in a very similar situation. I am local to MN, so the Mayo is reasonably close. I have contacted the Aortic Clinic and hope to get a consultation soon. I had a chest echo for an unrelated issue, and they found enlarged ascending aorta. I had my chest c.t. scan on 1/14/2025 and it confirmed a 5.1 cm ascending aorta and a 4.7 cm aortic root. Cardiologist suspects underlying genetic disorder as I don't seem to have any other contributing factors. (i.e. 47 yrs old, good health, good cholesterol, no diabetes, non-smoker, reasonable blood pressure 116/75 average). The cardiologist and surgeon recommend having a repair in the near future. I trust them but am hoping to utilize the Mayo if possible, due to the specialization. Although I wouldn't wish this on anyone, it is comforting to know I am not alone in this. I have a very physical job and have already informed them of restrictions, to which they were very accommodating. I was scheduled to fly within the next 2 weeks and am now very concerned of doing so. Has anyone done much air travel pre surgery?
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Yes,the genetic results came back negative but the cardiologist suspects it should be genetics as they are still studying on it. He was also a non smoker, non drinker, active, working out. He had a physically demanding job which actually had his pressure rise which we were unaware. He travelled not knowing about this condition on a 21 hour flight, last year.
Always had headaches and back pain n brushed it off lightly until one day, sept 20,2024 it was too much for him to tolerate. That was when we rushed to ER and they accidently diagnosed with aortic root dilation of 5.1cm. We consulted 3 cardiologists, different hospitals. All had same opinion. Surgery. Like moonboy said, not everyone can be lucky as him. I get tears reading his story. I wish nobody has to go through this.