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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Apr 17 9:55am | Replies (20)
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Yes, it's possible to survive aortic aneurysm surgery in your 80s. There is a gentleman in his early 80s in an online group I'm in that had surgery for a thoracic aortic aneurysm about a year ago. He initially had a few minor complications right after the surgery, but recently checked back in with the group, and said he's now doing very well, and glad he had the surgery. Of course everyone's situation is different, and risks vs benefits should be discussed with your personal doctors... but survival, and even thriving, after surgery in the 80s is possible!
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I recently learned I have an aortic aneurysm that measures 4.82 x 12.8 (in length?). A thoracic surgeon met with me and gave me those measurements from a CT scan. His staff submitted a swab from my mouth for a Genetic test. It will take 2-3 weeks to get the results. If its negative, he wants to do surgery ASAP, otherwise if results are not alarming, we have some more time because I am having dental work done that will be complete in early May. I am not happy with my cardiologist who is also my internist. She was aware that my aortic valve measured 4.6 in Nov. 2024 and never told me until this year at the end of January. At that time she described it as a dilated aorta and took 1 1/2 weeks to give the name of a thoracic surgeon to get an opinion. Yes, I am 81 years old and never had any serious health issues until now. Relieved to hear a gentleman in his 80s survived the surgery!