Hello all.
I am new here. I am 69 yrs young.
I was diagnosed with AAA in 2016 when the Dr. were trying to find a reason for my arrythmia- afib. couldn't find anything. At that time, it was 4.2cm. Has been growing very slowly. It has been at 4.5 for a couple of years. In Aug of last year, I took a tumble and fell on my chest, hit hard enough to displace my pacemaker slightly. In Oct. I asked my cardiologist about doing an echo to see if the fall had any effect on the aneurysm. I explained to her why I was requesting it. At first, she said I didn't need one until April of this year, but I was persistent. She finally consented to doing a "limited Echo". Result of that showed it had grown to 4.7cm. She then ordered a CTw/contrast to get a better look it. Had the CT scan first part of Dec., and it at 4,8cm.
Dr upped my metoprolol and re-ordered another CT for 3 months. She also told me to avoid strenuous activities. My repeat Ct is on this Wednesday, I'm anxious to find out where it is at now.
I have other health issues as well. Persistent Afib, low heart rate, sleep apnea and am way over wt. I take Flecainide 2xday for irregular hr, Metopolol for my blood pressure control, but it drops my Heart rate into upper 30-40, so the Electrophysiologist decided to finally implant a pacemaker to help control HR and irregular rhythm.
Sorry this got long.
I am trying to get in routine of exercise and eating healthier. I am hoping it was just the fall that caused the increase in size and it hasn't grown any more