Abdominal Aorta stenosis

Posted by manisham @manisham, Jun 3 3:07am

Aortic atherosclerosis, resulting in severe narrowing of the abdominal aorta down to 0.5 cm. This showed up in report at hospital as an incidental finding after a serious ground fall with stitches in upper forehead . I was told that I had lost consciousness . Luckily my daughter was with me. I googled it to see what it means, before appointment with my cardiologist! Opinion on AI is very serious or not so serious. I have history of multiple cardiac arrest and 6 stents! I have heard of aortic aneurism but not narrowing of it! Any advice or guidance or prognosis!!!! I am on Repatha shots ( 2x/mo) and Lipitor. Plus all other heart meds.

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manisham | @manisham | Jun 9 7:00am

In reply to @happilyalive "Thank you for updating me on yourself. I will bring up Rapatha shots to my GP..." + (show)

Repatha lowered LDL after two shots, one month for me! I have been taking it for over two years now.
Wishing you all the best!

Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | Jun 18 10:21am

In reply to @manisham "Hello Janell, Thank you for caring! Yes genetically pesky cholesterol is no fun! As advised by..." + (show)

Hi @manisham , I hope you are formulating a creative story to tell about your new battle scar, and that you are continuing to recover well from your accident. I am also glad you are able to rule out medication changes altogether as you continue addressing your aortic stenosis. I love your approach to your health, and want you to know you are an encouragement to me.

If you are comfortable sharing more, what you have learned from your research, and how you are feeling about your upcoming vascular surgeon appointment?

rashida | @rashida | Jun 19 8:00am

In reply to @manisham "Thank you Justin for your reply! Original incidental finding was done while traveling to Scottsdale AZ...." + (show)

@manisham @happilyalive I believe the aneurysm occurs elsewhere along the aorta close to the stenosis site. I picture one of those long sausage like balloons being blown up in a way that creates a bulge along the way when pinched … for example (picture #2 here) …?

happilyalive | @happilyalive | Jun 19 11:25am

In reply to @rashida "@manisham @happilyalive I believe the aneurysm occurs elsewhere along the aorta close to the stenosis site...." + (show)

Thank you for that. How are you doing? I hope that your health is holding up well. Have a great day.

manisham | @manisham | Jun 20 7:01am

In reply to @happilyalive "Thank you for that. How are you doing? I hope that your health is holding up..." + (show)

Thank you for caring! I have an appointment with my vascular surgeon today. Since he did my carotid artery surgery two years ago he is familiar with my medical history! I am hoping I will get proper explanation regarding MRI, incidental finding of severe aortic atherosclerosis. 🤞Also have an appointment with my cardiologist in July! Keeping positive attitude! 👌💃🤷‍♀️

ih60 | @ih60 | 6 days ago

In reply to @manisham "Thank you for caring! I have an appointment with my vascular surgeon today. Since he did..." + (show)

Your severe atherosclerosis was found through unrelated examination. I wonder how many people have this same condition without knowing. My research on the internet suggests that this may be a contributing factor to hypertension and heart disease. How did you find out that your abdominal aorta was only 0.5 mm?

happilyalive | @happilyalive | 6 days ago

In reply to @manisham "Thank you for caring! I have an appointment with my vascular surgeon today. Since he did..." + (show)

I'm also hoping that you get a proper explanation regarding the MRI. Keep up the positive attitude as it will help to see you through tough times. What did you learn from the Vascular Surgeon today? I'm praying and cheering you on from here. Have a blessed day.

manisham | @manisham | 5 days ago

In reply to @ih60 "Your severe atherosclerosis was found through unrelated examination. I wonder how many people have this same..." + (show)

It was after a ground fall during which I had no memory! One minute standing next passed out and on ground bleeding! At emergency hospital they did full body MRI before the switches! Result showed severe narrowing of abdomen aorta among few other abnormalities in spine which I was not aware of! They call it incidental findings 🧐! And yes I am a cardiac patient under care of team of doctors. Hey what ever comes my way ……being positive and upbeat is the way to go!🙋‍♀️🤞Take care!

manisham | @manisham | 5 days ago

In reply to @happilyalive "I'm also hoping that you get a proper explanation regarding the MRI. Keep up the positive..." + (show)

Once again thank you! Abdomen sonogram was obscure due to gases tech could not observe full aorta but other organs seems to be ok! Vascular surgeon has requested imaging disc from AZ hospital to see what they saw for him to get accurate picture and diagnosis and probably then decide ! Right now it is wait and see! But on good note during examination blood flow ( pulse) seems to be ok in my legs! Best to hang on to anything positive that comes my way. Thank you! Take care!

ih60 | @ih60 | 5 days ago

In reply to @manisham "It was after a ground fall during which I had no memory! One minute standing next..." + (show)

Thanks for the reply. I was just diagnosed with the same issue: severe atherosclerosis in the abdominal aorta. I don’t know the extent of the narrowed aorta and will have an ultrasound next week. I’m trying to read what I can and most responses says it’s a serious condition, but I saw a cardiologist this week and he said it’s not that rare a condition for older people. Did you have your appointment with your vascular surgeon yet? I would be interested in what you find out. Thank you and please take care. You’ve been through a lot.

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