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Has anyone ever shrunk an Aneurysm?

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I’m 86, 6 feet tall and 192 lbs with a 5.0 AAA that has grown very slowly over the past five plus years. My Thoracic Surgeon has told me I have a 95% chance of surviving the surgery at this age.

I agree with you that taking whatever supplements, can’t hurt!

After a bunch of research and discussions with all my doctors, I’ve concluded it’s best for me to just roll the dice and continue to monitor the AAA and hope it doesn’t grow. Will retest again this June. I just don’t think I want to take the surgical risks then go through the pain and potentially long recovery period since I likely don’t have that much time left . I’m comfortable with that.

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There is a procedure for placing a stent in the area of the aneurysm and it is done through an artery. It is especially recommended for older folks in fragile health as it has an easier and faster recovery. Ask your surgeon if you qualify for the TEVAR aneurysm repair. You may be in such good health that it isn't recommended for you.

I wish you good luck. It is hard to make health decisions in the sunsets of our lives.

Donna