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Newly Diagnosed: 4.9 cm ascending aortic looking for support
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@mikeneverwired hi Mike I hope my experience works out like yours I’m struggling with this mine is at 3.8 so they are watching it but that just adds added stress on top of already having anxiety and panic disorder I wake up with the feeling of doom it is consuming my life I do not sleep well at all always worrying about if it ruptures will I make it to the ER in time I live in the country which is 30 miles to town everyday is like a nightmare with this that’s why I came here I have great family support but it’s not the same as connecting with someone who is going through the same thing. I want to get rid of this black cloud over my head. Any advise I would love ❤️ I also wish you the best of luck 🤞 Ann
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@midnightwolf Hi Ann, I'd look at it this way...when my aneurysm was at 3,8cm like yours is, I was blissfully ignorant.. out running, climbing mountains, doing crossfit and working a stressful job. The docs have enough experience with these aneurysms that they don't worry until it exceeds 5cm. What you need to do is see how fast the aneurysm is growing... get another echo in 6 months and see how it changed (if at all). That will help you estimate when it is time for surgery which is likely a long way off! Meanwhile, stay in shape and do not fret this.