Hi I am Lynn. I was diagnosed with a 48 ascending and 39 root aneurysm when trying to find the cause of my heart arrythmias. I am on the wait and watch method right now. I was told it was probably caused by high blood pressure which I have never had but have since found out my son has a 42 ascending so I am now a hereditary one. Am trying to get my other 2 kids screened. Am one year since diagnosis with no change in size, which is good. How long does it take to not have this in my head at all times. My father in law died from this so I know what can happen. I thought with distance I would stop thinking about it but it is always there. Doctor says it may never grow any more. Does that happen very often or are they just trying to keep me from worrying? Research is difficult as you all know since it is tailored to doctors. Feel very alone with this.