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Monitoring 4.9cm ... Feeling Anxious
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
Hi
I discovered I have a BAV about a year and an half ago when I was admitted to hospital with a suspected heart attack.
I’ve been on medication ever since and no mention of of aortic dilation.
After a recent echocardiogram it has shown that I am at 4.9 which is very concerning to me as it’s the first time this has been brought up even though I’ve had multiple echo’s and an MRI scan in the past year.
Booked in for a CT scan in a few weeks and referred over to specialist aortic surgical team.
Like other people I'm feeling very anxious as I have 3 children.
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It is surprising the dilation (aneurysm) was not discovered before with all the tests you had, especially having been hospitalized for a cardiac issue. Anyway, as @moonboy says you know you have it and can do something about it. The only additional thing I can add as I mentioned before is to take care of your body, you want to be at your best when you need the surgery (if it's confirmed at 4.9 it seems inevitable at some point), stay active, exercise (sensibly), control your BP, if you smoke stop. In my case they left my BAV as it was highly functional and in maybe 10 years or so may get replaced but now that the aneurysm has been taken care of, it can be done via catheter, which as very routine operation. we can't stress it enough, find the best surgeon you can find, and a cardilogyst that specializes on aortic issues, it make a big difference.
I wish you the best!!!!!