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Dealing with 3 aorta aneurysms

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Apr 12 12:29pm | Replies (22)

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@moonboy oh and I do have a….. kinda regular check up, right now I’m listed every 6 months to see the cardiologist, I go again I believe in January.
Once again thank you

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So everything that moonboy and Houston said. Imho, you are, like me, a vasculopath. No worries, it just means probably susceptible blood vessels. Could be good- very slowly progressing aneurysms- or not good- rapidly developing and changing aneurysms.
The point is- you need care from true experts, at centers dedicated to aneurysm treatment. The better the center, the better the outcome. If you’re not sure who is excellent near you, just say where you are and ask on the board.
I’m an aata at 4.6 and à dissected celiac aneurysm too small to worry about. Will get my 6 month check (CTa and cardiac ultrasound on Dec 8) at MGH. My excellent cardiologist said no valsalva maneuvers ever. Exercise is probably okay if you can breathe and sing(!) while doing it.

@brentshine it is good news that you are being seen with some regularity, you should ask your cardiologist to give you a referral to see a cardiothoracic surgeon, he/she will start evaluating all factors that may affect your surgery, including potential timing. They will also evaluate your other thoracic aneurysm (you don't say how big it is or where in the thorax is located)

Now that you know you have high BP, stay on top of it. Monitor it regularly, it is very important that you keep good track so that medications are adjusted if needed.