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Flying with an ascending aortic aneurism

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (12)
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@burn55

I’m new to the group😊 I was recently diagnosed with a 4cm ascending aortic aneurysm. I have an appointment with a cardiologist but have a trip planned prior is it okay to fly? I received no direction or advice from my PCP. I did stop HIT workouts and heavy lifting at the gym for now….that part is HARD😩 I’m only 55 and VERY active!

Thank you for your thoughts❤️

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houston13 | @houston13 | 4 days ago

There have been many postings and answers to your question about flying you may want to do a search in the forum. In general, I believe with the size of your aneurysm you should be fine, things don’t start getting critical until the size approaches 5.0cm. My suggestion, keep staying active and work out (sensibly), you want your body to be in top shape if you ever require surgery. Mine was discovered after a bike accident at 5.2 cm and I was 54 yrs old, I had surgery 3 months later, I was very active and that helped my recovery be very fast, 5 days in the hospital, 3 weeks back to work. Also make sure your cardiologist is experienced in aneurysms, not all of them are, it makes a world of difference. Also, Keep your BP in check, exercise helps with that too

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | 3 days ago

Hello @burn55 and @robinwe239, I combined both of your discussions on flying with an ascending aortic aneurysm with existing discussion on the same subject titled:

"Flying with an ascending aortic aneurism"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/flying-with-an-ascending-aortic-aneurism/

@bill0327 started this discussion and @houston13, @degarden_girl, @booklover71, and @wyomingmiller208 have all shared their experiences with flying or concerns about flying after being diagnosed.

@burn55, you mentioned you have not received much direction from your PCP, do you have access to a cardiologist or specialist who can better answer your specific flying question or to discuss other risk factors?

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