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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Mar 6 11:21am | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
Find a cardiologist who is an aortic disease specialist, (aneurysms, etc). My cardiologist’s areas of research are aortic diseases, aneurysms and aortic valves, it makes a huge difference when you have someone who truly understands. I found mine through the thoracic surgeon that repaired my ascending aortic aneurysm, and he sees me every year to monitor the graft, my valve (I have a BAV that was not replaced during surgery) and every 4-5 years orders a complete aortic path MRI (3 hours) to ensure no other aneurysms are appearing.
They exist, try to find one in your area, at 4.5 yours is still “small” but it needs to be monitored. In the meantime, keep yourself in the best shape possible, treat your body well, if you smoke, stop, watch your BP, exercise helps both BP and keeping the stress/anxiety down.
All the best to you!!!
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Thank you for your comments and support. The Cardiologist I was referred to for consult was supposedly exactly what you mentioned in your excellent comments. I am 75, 5’6” 163# and a very active non-smoker.
My aneurism is seated just above the aortal root valve. My BP has been elevated for a protracted period of years ( family heredity is a factor; BP problems kick in around forty ) and “ resistant” to meds I took for years. My PC is doing her best to update medications I was on for years and gradually transition to a better combination. Trial and error. It seems to be working to a degree ; but not quite there yet. I am quite certain the past 35 years and family history of abdominal aortal aneurism are factors. Unfortunately I am in an area where health care is notoriously poor. I am not giving up. I used to work in healthcare and can recognize those who still “ care”. I just haven’t found one… yet. I will before 6 months pass. Wishing you the best of health. It sounds like you have a handle on things.