Does an ascending aortic aneurysm just go away?

Posted by sheryl75 @sheryl75, 2 days ago

I was diagnosed with a 4.0 cm ascending aortic aneurysm in 2021. I had a recent ct scan with contrast and there is now no aneurysm.... Is this possible? Thank you for your feedback!

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rlhix | @rlhix | 1 day ago

They don't just go away. There is a variation in measurements. Also, 4.0 is more accurately a dilation. 4.5 to 4.6 is the point an ascending a aorta is referred to as an aneurysm, but the terms are still often used interchangeably.

afox2910 | @afox2910 | 1 day ago

Depending on what imaging was used for your initial diagnosis. I was diagnosed earlier this year with a 3.4cm aaa on an ultrasound. Followed up a month later with a MRA which showed no aneurysm.( Normal caliber of 1.9cm) Going to follow up in a year or so with a CTA to cover all imaging aspects. Could have been an imaging mishap or you can never rule out the power of God!!! I will take either one of them right now!!!!