5.8cm thoracic aorta aneurysm

Posted by komara @komara, Nov 3 9:59am

Hi I have 5.8cm thoracic aorta aneurysm and I haven't to see cardiologist again for 1 year ,he didn't mention if I will be getting it monitored

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chebo1954 | @chebo1954 | 4 days ago

In reply to @komara "@chebo1954 hi I am from Scotland I can't just ask for different doctors, and waiting lists..." + (show)

@komara I’m so sorry to hear that I guess I should be more grateful for as quickly they do get me in and see me

komara | @komara | 4 days ago

I have seen cardiologist that why I know the size it is ,but I think I will contact him ask if I'm going get more gated ct scans to keep eye on the Suze.

mwendt54 | @mwendt54 | 4 days ago

In reply to @flaxxy703 "@blisske your husband had 5.0cm ascending thoracic what year and it dissected in 2007..so how many..." + (show)

@flaxxy703
Personally, checking every 12 months at that size is inadequate. I’d push for every 6 months. Best of luck to you.

komara | @komara | 4 days ago

In reply to @charlanepj "@houston13 My aortic arch aneurysm was 4 when it was discovered, by accident as so many..." + (show)

@charlanepj so happy you are ok take care .

komara | @komara | 4 days ago

In reply to @houston13 "@komara I started thinking you were in the UK when you said you had lost 2..." + (show)

@houston13 I am going to contact cardiologist ask if I will be getting it checked ever 6 months ,I'm unwell with recurring pneumonia also have severe emphysema so feeling very sick and always tired .thanks again for replying.

mikeneverwired | @mikeneverwired | 3 days ago

In reply to @komara "@houston13 I am going to contact cardiologist ask if I will be getting it checked ever..." + (show)

@komara Any sort of invasive surgery like repairing your aneurysm will be very physically stressful so please make every effort to strengthen your body over the coming monts in anticipation of surgery. Start with the little things... do it slowly and steadily and hopefully you will begin feeling a little stronger but start this effort immediately as that aneurysm is not going to get any smaller...

lori555 | @lori555 | 2 days ago

In reply to @komara "I have seen cardiologist that why I know the size it is ,but I think I..." + (show)

@komara I certainly believe it is up to you to call and make an appointment. I doubt my cardiologist make’s appointments a year in advance. I would think with your aneurysm at 5.8 you should be talking to a thoracic surgeon!! The surgeon can order a gated CT! Call a surgeon!

francic | @francic | 2 days ago

Does anyone know if the new TAMBE minimally invasive procedure that is a new cardiac procedure can be used for an aneurysm of the ascending aorta .

blisske | @blisske | 1 day ago

In reply to @francic "Does anyone know if the new TAMBE minimally invasive procedure that is a new cardiac procedure..." + (show)

@francic
Please tell me where i can find out about this. Thank you

ppiper | @ppiper | 1 day ago

Your aneurysm is approaching a “hinge” point of significantly higher risk for adverse events (6.0) and has already passed the point at which surgery is recommended (5.5). And that’s if you don’t have any genetic predispositions.
Please consider consulting with an experienced expert in thoracic aneurysm repair. Mayo in Minnesota, Florida or Arizona, Cleveland Clinic, MassGeneral or many others in Ca, Texas, Alabama, NY- they’re everywhere! Please don’t accept an appt in a year.

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