Age limit on aorta aneurysm surgery?

I'd like to see some more discussion of surgery for octogenarians. I can't believe I'm about to become one. I don't feel old yet.

Feels like I'm not important🤔

I know how you feel. I'm 74 . Diagnosed last year 4.1 accending aorta
Will be retested in 2 months. I love working and jogging, of which I have slow down. The thought I will be considered to old when
i hit 80 years if it inlarges and will stop working is worrisome.

Thank you,, the dizziness and fatigue are almost more than I can bear.

Seems like if your aorta is causing dizziness and fatigue, there's a motivation for surgery now? Have you discussed it with your care provider? Are you seeing a surgeon?

Yes, I will see a Surgeon on April 23rd Let's pray she will Help me. The dizziness is so bad ,,I took a fall 2 days ago,, no broken bones,_thank goodness. The Cardiologist blamed it on the beta blockers. We shall see😁. Thanks for listening

Morning!

Am almost 81 and live a quality and independent lifestyle with a 5.9mm AAA. My body tends to misbehave more as aging takes it’s toll due to several autoimmune issues and low body immunity. However two surgeries, one extensive, have been recommended by Mayo vascular surgeons as my aorta is curved due to scoliosis and too close to a kidney for EVAR.

Am still undecided about surgery. The final decision is a personal choice and may differ with someone facing the same situation. I’m hesitating because my body is exhausted and know in my heart it could take years to get back to a quality lifestyle postop, if at all. In addition, there is limited female “outcome” research for the 5% of women with pre/post op aneurysms (Per a female Mayo vascular surgeon), There is also the possibility surgery could create new unforeseen health issues.

Very little research, or support, is focused on women with aneurysms. We are basically, “on our own”. However, it is a blessing to finally connect on Mayo’s website, as one does not feel quite as alone in a frightening situation.

It might be a thought to find a reputable surgeon and scheduled a consult. Get a second opinion, if needed.

Your choice - your voice

Blessings!

It seems to be surgeon and patient specific. We have talked to surgeons that would perform an ascending aortic aneurysm surgery on a patient in their nineties. But that patients needs to be in good health - otherwise it makes no sense. And patient preferences are important. A risk averse patient may not want surgery.

If your aneurysm can be repaired via arthroscopic surgery, I would be inclined to go for it were I in your situation. If open heart/aortic replacement surgery was the only option, I think I would not do it. At 81 you have had a longer life than most and longer than the Lord gave us. Make the best use of the time you have while doing everything you can to mitigate any enlargement of the aneurysm. We should all be so blessed and thankful to live past 81.

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Psalm 90:10.

Thank you😃