Has anyone ever shrunk an Aneurysm?

Just a quick update. My second annurysm that was an ascending and 6.0+ was repaired in October along with a Mechanical Valve. Unfortunately 3 weeks later, my wife made me go back to the ER. I had a second open heart surgery in which they found clots in my valve, lots of scar tissue from the AAA complication in February and infection everywhere. I had to get a pacemaker after the clean up and repair. It’s been a crazy year but I’m still here. Living it up while I can. 🤪

Tripleaaa, you have certainly had a terrible time. How fortunate you were to get to the ER before your aneurysm ruptured.

I've been told by my cardio that an aneurysm cannot be reduced. Apparently the aneurysm is a weak spot in the artery that has enlarged and it is similar to a balloon that has been blown up and then deflated. It never goes back to its original size and shape.

Those of us with cardiac issues can be so thankful that medical science can repair our hearts and give us a longer life than even 20 or 30 years ago.

Best wishes for continued healing and no more "issues"!

Donna

Thank you for sharing !
Thank god you’re doing well.
Stick with the natural diet bc it will protect you from any further illness.
I was a complete health nut almost all of my life after a bad toxemia pregnancy.
After believing I was healed 35 years later I started to eat a normal American bad diet and now have a 5.4 TAA - scared to death of the surgery.
Wishing you a great healthy life !
Diet is key !!

Dianelynn, I don't think you should feel that your TAA is your fault. You are at least 35 years older and our parts and pieces just start to show their age. I agree with you that we need to be aware of our diets, stay away from processed foods, red meat, commercial bakery items for cardio health but an aneurysm can hit even those with the healthiest life style. I wish you good luck with your surgery and a swift recovery.

My cardiologist told me it an aortic aneurysms cannot shrink. Mine is 4.8--she said verbatim, "it can't shrink but we can keep an eye on it to monitor it".

Mine was 4.9 diagnosed Jan 2020. Today it is 4.1. I have done alot of research exploring and by losing significant weight, stopping smoking, reducing stress and really focusing on consuming healthy foods, we exercising especially walking as much as possible, and other herbs and such that focus on arterial wall health, it has been stable bow for three years at 4.1, incredibly! God bless.

That is just amazing!
What type of test (CT angio with contrast? Echo?) diagnosed you with the first. 4.9 value?

This dialogue is so very helpful. I have a 5.0-5.1 ascending aortic aneurysm with a highly functioning tricuspid valve and otherwise very healthy. My aneurysm has been the same size since 2019 and I’d like to keep it that way. I’m desperately trying to lose 15-20lbs. I’m 67, 6 feet tall and currently weigh 220. My bp is under control but now I’d like to drop some weight. Unfortunately I’ve cut back on cardio since Jan. I’m curious about anyone’s experiences with managing their lifestyle in order to better manage their condition, without having the recommended surgery.

All have been CT with Angio. Issue is my nephrologist said these, the contrast, were the worst things for your kidneys. Are there any other options to see the circulatory system working anyone knows of?

I'm pretty much in the same boat as you. 67, 6' 2" or at least used to be. Just had a 6 month follow up CT scan and my ascending aortic aneurysm has remained the same size at 4,3 cm. I take metropolol and chlorthalidone which keeps my BP between 90/50 in the mornings and 110/60. I have stopped working out with weights and go on hikes with my wife on trails we have on our land. I lost about 45 lbs. last year via the carnivore/keto diet. I take a wide selection of suppliments such as Gotu Kola, Pyconynol, L Citruline, L Argenine, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Berberine, and Vitamin K2 MK7 just to name a few which if I understand may or can help with arterial health and support. ALL of the suppliments I take with the knowledge and approval of my primary care doctor and cardiologist. I can't say if the suppliments help or not but my opinion is that they sure can't hurt or at least have not for the many years I have been taking them. Dr. Ford Brewer and better explain how these suppliments work. https://www.youtube.com/@PrevMedHealth

My goal, like you is to Lord willing slide into home plate in my 80's preferably 90's WITHOUT having surgery.