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Has anyone ever shrunk an Aneurysm?
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@tripleaaa
Can you be more detailed about "improperly controlled blood pressure"?
My cardiologist has prescribed Carvedilol tablets, 12.5 mg for over 20 years. Recently, I began seeing another cardiologist who changed the Carvedilol dosage in half to 6.25 mg. The difference in my blood pressure as very surprising. With the 12.5 mg, blood pressure was well over 120/80. (which I have since learned that is the MAXIMUM standard reading) The reduced dosage to 6 .25 mg, my initial blood pressure readings were low 90s/70. After 3 weeks, my blood pressure is averaging in low 100s/70. I understand the IDEAL NORMAL blood pressure is 100/65. I am 81 y.o. with an ascending aortic aneurysm that is 4.8 cm. I received that diagnosis almost 2 months ago. My 2nd cardiologist explained that he was using the lower dosage to help control the aneurysm. But my original cardiologist could have lowered the dosage from 12.5 mg and maybe I would not have gotten the aneurysm???
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@ewei6911 Hello! Both your numbers look fantastic to me btw! My blood pressure issues started around 2009 or so during my yearly physicals. Borderline for me back then was 140/90. My doctor talked about me getting on meds but I thought I could fix it myself. I also have severe “white coat” syndrome where my blood pressure would be much higher in the office. I eventually got on meds but even after meds and changing meds a few times (last one was Benazapril I think) my blood pressure was still around 140/90. I also rarely checked it at home. This went on like this til 2024. I never knew what an Aortic Aneurysm was until I got 3. Since I felt fine I never really worried about it. Today I probably check bi-weekly/monthly. After the 2 repairs and many lifestyle changes it dropped on its own but we added a beta blocker Metoprolol just in case. I’m coming in around 120/70 now which is great for me. I go back in a few months for my yearly CT scan with my Thoracic Surgeon. In short, improperly controlled for me was above 140/90 for well over a decade.