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Hello,
I've only had two scans so far, Sept '24 and Oct '24. 1st scan was a CT Calcium Score (29 on the LAD, 0 elsewhere) showed 3.9 cm on the ascending aorta. Oct follow-up was a Echocardiogram which showed 4.3 cm. Now I am scheduled for a full CT Angio of my chest for early June '25. I'm on a statin ever since the CT Calcium score, but no pressure meds yet since I do not normally run high. I exercise nearly every day (modified to low weights after cardiologist scolding) and I play competitive volleyball, although not as often or as serious currently as I am now 53 and can't keep up with the younger crowd anymore.
Considering my numbers, I am in the watchful waiting period and I think I have started to come to grips with that. Reading everyone's stories on this board have certainly helped by answering many of my questions and giving me a better perspective - A big "Thank you" to the group in general for that support.
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Kaket, I relate to your post. I am a retired jock, played many sports at high levels. So, my descending thoric aortic aneurysm was 5.5, and my surgeon felt I should have surgery. But I chose not to because of the possible side effects, and my age. I am 77. But I decided I wanted to field grounders while my grandson worked on his tennis serve. I got my softball glove out and had the most fun ever. I was much better than I thought I could be at this age. It all came back to me. adrenaline rush and pure joy. Well I knew something was different after three months. I went back for a scan and my aneurysm had grown from 5.5 to 6.3. I will tell you it was worth it but I have stopped being so active, and I guess I may have used up one year or so from my fun experience. So, choose carefully. I would do it again, it was that fun. Once a jock always a jock.