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Do I need prompt surgery for a 5.2 cm AAA or a second opinion?
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Feb 11 8:15am | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
Without a "me too" to @moonboy 's message, but me too !
I was not aware that i had an aneurysm of 6.5cm and one night my aorta dissected at midnight. Luckily my wife was able to drive me to the hospital after ambulance failed to arrive at my home. While I lay dying on the back seat she got me there in 12 minutes. Then I walked myself into the ED clutching my chest and writhing in agony. I had immediate surgery that took over 9 hours.
Not prepared. Not ready. Lying on the ED triage bed in shock.
You have some time, so you must use it wisely and fast. Talk to surgeons now and get an expert opinion.
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@martinkennot did you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm or an ascending aortic aneurysm? Wow! It is amazing you survived! Your wife saved your life. You were at 6.5cm and it dissected? I am at 6.2cm and am hoping I can get surgery scheduled ASAP once I meet with the surgeon. I have the abdominal variety.....