Age limit on aorta aneurysm surgery?

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!

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.

63 y/o male here. I feel you. I've had PAD since 2017. Two stents , one in each illeac 2017 and 19. The second is a kissing stent with the end of my aorta in 2020 diagnosed with a 4.8 aaa. Now reduced to a 4.1. However, the doc vascular who did my surgeries has been monitoring this and my renal artery which suffer from 60 to 90 percent blockages bilaterally will be stenting them this coming Wed. He noticed it in the aaa ct scan in 2020. Says it's now time due to sudden increasing in my BP went from 10 mg lisinopril to 30 mg daily along with metiprolol and clopidogrol... very anxious for the evar procedure. Concerned of the nearness to my aaa. Doc said thabk God you have two renal arteries on each side. Asking for praywrs Wed. Been a mild to moderate smoker for 35 years! Down to half a pack a day... All is on God's hands

Keep up the good work! That’s a hard habit to quit, I’ve heard. Congrats!

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!

@seasidesandy1 Did you end up getting the surgery? Currently my mother has a 6.3 cm aneurysm from the heart to the abdomen and we have surgery scheduled. Now we’re trying to determine if it’s what’s best for our 83-year-old mother.