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Thank you. Size based on ct angiogram is 4.0 cm. I do not have a cardiologist but have an appt with cardiothoracic surgeon next week. No BP issues ( until I found this). My pcp put me on meds to help keep it down. I’m pretty sure it is anxiety related. Father died of “ sudden cardiac event” at age 60 so with no other risk factors my thought is that it is hereditary Most information I have I have found on my own. I have a long list of questions for the Dr.
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Hello again......with proper BP control your aneurysm may stay stable and not grow. However, it would be wise to consult a cardiologist and get established as a patient. While a consultation with a cardiothoracic surgeon may be informative, it's possibly premature since surgery isn't typically done on a 4cm aneurysm. At our age they can grow at .1cm per year and be considered "normal". Most likely, with proper BP control, you'll be monitored at yearly intervals or maybe even less often as determined by your cardiologist. Get informed, and use that knowledge to place your situation in perspective for a more manageable day-to-day. Wishing you calmer days ahead.