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Ascending Aortic Aneurysm & Bicuspid Aortic Heart Valve
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I have a AAA 4.7 cm and bicuspid aorta. I have another CT Scan and ECHO, at UW in a few weeks. I also have autoimmune disorders including Sjogren. It can cause multiple systemic issues including inflammation of vessels. The cardiac surgeons haven't answered my questions if this complicates AAA and BA and need for sooner than later repair
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I also have a progressive AAA which grew from 4.3 cm to 4.7 in my last CT Scan and a bicuspid Aorta. Thursday I am scheduled for my next CT. I am 58 and have had 2 heart attacks. I'm 5'8' weigh 105 lbs, not diabetic, my cholesterol only 5 over and only started bp meds after my last heart attack but I keep it under 120/80, I do have a family history with severe heart issues. My uncle who is 63 is the oldest for 3 generations. I also have PAD from another congenital issue and my last scan showed my circulation was cut off in both legs.
I am now to the point getting up out of my chair is extreme and my max hours on my feet is only maybe 3 hrs a day. I've always been very active and the "Do It All'er" in my house, cooking, cleaning, laundry and worked, I'm a paralegal. My daughter has moved back home with me and her daddy to help, and that breaks my heart, although spending all my time with my kids and grandkids is the best way to spend my days I hate them taking care of me . Getting just days away from my scan has got me on edge. I don't want to discuss my worries with my fam but I've been kinda short fused. I live 50 miles from my Dr and hosp and to be honest I am VERY uncomfortable with my surgeon. He is who I will be putting my life in his hands and I don't feel good about him. I've found one I think I might feel better with if I can get an appt considering most drs in my area are not accepting new pts and I'm worried with my progression I may not have the time to find a different surgeon.