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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jan 25 2:31pm | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
I am a 77yo small framed 5’ 115lb female with an aortic root at 3.5cm. & a consistently low BP history of 90/60. My total cholesterol is 229 & LDL is 170. My mother died from a dissecting aortic aneurysm at 84. My cardiologist wants me on two BP drugs (Losartan & Metaprol) & Ezitemide since I have tried statins & cannot tolerate them. My aorta has measured 3.3 for 6 years & my aortic root has measured 3.4,2.8,2.9 & now 3.5cm. Considering the last two Ecco’s, I think this is a mistake & do not think lowering my BP is necessary. Any advice? I am considering a second cardiologist’s opinion.
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@fpignanelli controlling BP is the key factor when having an aneurysm but if yours is normally low (those numbers are low) it may seem overkill to give you several medications for it but we don’t have the whole picture.
Getting a second opinion is always good, a cardiologist who specializes in aortic diseases should be able to give you more answers.
If yours are not already (I’m sure you are) make sure you are monitoring your BP daily roughly at the same time everyday before any BP medication and keep a log, that will give the cardiologist a lot of information.