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Aortic Aneurysms – Introduce yourself & meet others

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 16, 2018

Welcome to the Aortic Aneurysms group on Mayo Clinic Connect.

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.

Get started rby clicking the +FOLLOW icon on the group page here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/aneurysms/

There are some great conversations going on right now that I think you’ll like. Grab a cup of tea, or beverage of your choice, and lets chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Aortic Aneurysms Support Group.

juds | @juds | Dec 9, 2019
In reply to @ginko "Thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging words. I too have a 70th..." + (show)
@ginko

Thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging words. I too have a 70th birthday next month. I am waiting for my number to reach the surgery point. Since I am a small person, that may be just before it reaches 5 cm. It helps me to know that you are doing well and I am so happy for you.

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Wishing you the best. I’m 74 with a 4.4 abdominal aortic aneurysm. A waiting game.

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ginko | @ginko | Dec 9, 2019

Yes, waiting is difficult some days. Wish I lived closer to my chosen doc. I would feel better.

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geniecm | @geniecm | Jan 2, 2020

I have been diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis. Is there a relationship to Aortic Aneurysms?

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grandchild | @grandchild | Jan 12, 2020
In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hello John @jpmerk, I see that you joined Connect a while ago, and this is your..." + (show)
@kanaazpereira

Hello John @jpmerk,

I see that you joined Connect a while ago, and this is your first post; welcome! Do you have questions or concerns about aortic aneurysms?

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Hi everyone. I’m so happy to have found this place to share my concerns and victories. I was just diagnosed with a 95% right arteries blockage and was sent to a cardiac ct to confirm whether my enlarged aorta required open heart surgery to correct an aneurysm. As it turned out It was .5 cm shy of the necessity for surgery. Instead they are planning to do a stent tomorrow and then monitor me every 6 months. I am grateful that I didn’t need open heart surgery but I must say that I feel like a walking time bomb because of this aneurysm. I’m sure I’m not the only who feels like this. Thank you for listening.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 12, 2020
In reply to @grandchild "Hi everyone. I’m so happy to have found this place to share my concerns and victories...." + (show)
@grandchild

Hi everyone. I’m so happy to have found this place to share my concerns and victories. I was just diagnosed with a 95% right arteries blockage and was sent to a cardiac ct to confirm whether my enlarged aorta required open heart surgery to correct an aneurysm. As it turned out It was .5 cm shy of the necessity for surgery. Instead they are planning to do a stent tomorrow and then monitor me every 6 months. I am grateful that I didn’t need open heart surgery but I must say that I feel like a walking time bomb because of this aneurysm. I’m sure I’m not the only who feels like this. Thank you for listening.

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Welcome to Connect, @grandchild. I'm glad you found us. I wish you the best of luck tomorrow getting the stent. I understand your contradictory feelings of relieved to not need surgery, but at the same time feeling like a ticking time bomb with the aneurysm. You're certainly not alone. Do you have any questions about the procedure tomorrow?

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sonyaparish69 | @sonyaparish69 | Jan 17, 2020

Sonya I was diagnosed with 4.2 thoratic ascending anuerysm. I was inquiring if any one else has. had any symptoms. This is how they discovered it. I have chest pain, between the shoulder blades, dizziness and left arm pain. I realize this is a small anuerysm.

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degarden_girl | @degarden_girl | Jan 17, 2020
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@sonyaparish69

Sonya I was diagnosed with 4.2 thoratic ascending anuerysm. I was inquiring if any one else has. had any symptoms. This is how they discovered it. I have chest pain, between the shoulder blades, dizziness and left arm pain. I realize this is a small anuerysm.

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Hi Sonyaparish69, I think you might ask your cardio MD if this was an accidental discovery as I have an ascending aortic aneurysm and I do not have any pain and mine is about the same size of yours. My concern is that the source of your pain is still undiagnosed. Just a good topic for discussion with your MD. I am not a medical professional so can't really say much other than to suggest you check it out with your cardio to assure your symptoms are not from another issue.

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sonyaparish69 | @sonyaparish69 | Jan 17, 2020
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@degarden_girl

Hi Sonyaparish69, I think you might ask your cardio MD if this was an accidental discovery as I have an ascending aortic aneurysm and I do not have any pain and mine is about the same size of yours. My concern is that the source of your pain is still undiagnosed. Just a good topic for discussion with your MD. I am not a medical professional so can't really say much other than to suggest you check it out with your cardio to assure your symptoms are not from another issue.

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I also thought the same thing. I will be seeing a cardiologist.

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degarden_girl | @degarden_girl | Jan 17, 2020
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@sonyaparish69

I also thought the same thing. I will be seeing a cardiologist.

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Your symptoms are those often associated with cardiovascular disease. Don't delay making your appointment and when you call, detail your symptoms so the office will try to get you in ASAP. If you experience chest pain, I suggest calling 911. Better to be safe than sorry.

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