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An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the aorta. The aorta begins deep in the heart as it emerges from the powerful left ventricle, gently arching over the heart, descending into the chest, and finally into the abdomen. Some aortic aneurysms can be harmless; others can lead to catastrophic problems. I invite you to follow this group and connect with others, share experiences, exchange useful information, and learn about aortic aneurysms.
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@houston13 which surgery did you have? My surgeon is recommending PEARS. The process is already underway for making the external support which i feel good about, but he said he wanted to discuss my case with other surgeons before a final decision is made.
Hello nice to be here my name is Gabrielle. I have had this condition for a while now. Mine is at 4.1 now. For some reason my heart Dr. tells me it's not a problem now. I just had a CT scan in Feb. and it was the same as last year. It made me so nervous at first but now he says not to worry. I know it could kill me if it tears since its right at the heart. Anyway happy for every day. Hope you all have a good one.
@gcgc Hi Gabrielle....in nearly all cases, surgery isn't considered until a thoracic aortic aneurysm reaches 5-5.5cm. You will be more closely monitored if growth is detected following regular scans. At your size of aneurysm, you may be checked less frequently, depending on your doctor. Proper blood pressure control is important, as are lifestyle modifications, if needed. It may be worthwhile to establish yourself as a patient with a cardiologist who has aneurysm expertise. Best wishes for "no growth" and good health!!
@perthmatt Although mine was same size and I was your age, mine was not at the root, it was a little higher in the aorta so they had that section of the aorta replaced using a graft made of Dacron. Same type of surgery, different repair procedure. I just read about PEARS, new procedure but with high success rate, better than the traditional VSRR, it is amazing how 3D printing is being leveraged in the medical field.
The recovery should be about the same, depending on your general health, I was out of the hospital in 5 days and back to work in 3 weeks. Read about after OH surgery tips, small things will make a difference.
You seem to have the right team supporting you, all the best!!!
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