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Ascending Aortic Dilation - Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Mar 1 8:24am | Replies (260)
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@cobweb

welcome to the club. It was said to keep stress down and after the shock of this and being in good health i lightened up on weights to nothing over 50 pounds, biking and gardening and golf etc, and then this virus which goes after older people. So stress is tough to keep under control. Find its better to not watch the hateful news. My scan is 4.8 last summer . Had it done locally in Toledo and then visited Cleveland Clinic. Not sure i will return to Cleveland which seems to be a hot bed for the virus. Good luck

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cass57 | @cass57 | Apr 21, 2020

Some club eh. Sounds like you have the right plan to stay healthy as one would say. Cheers and keep it up.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 21, 2020

@cass57, there are certainly good cardiologists in the major urban centers in Canada. However, if you're considering out of country options, you may wish to inquire at Mayo Clinic as well as Cleveland Clinic. Here's the link to Information for Canadian Patients https://www.mayoclinic.org/canada

@degarden_girl is quite right that measurements can vary slightly depending on the imaging type i.e., echo vs CT scan.

@cobweb is on to something about relax, turn off the news and do moderate physical activity. According to this article https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm/symptoms-causes/syc-20350688 regular exercise is good:
"Get regular exercise. Try to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity. If you haven't been active, start slowly and build up. Talk to your doctor about what kinds of activities are right for you."

When it is time for surgery depends on multiple factors, not just size. "Repair is generally recommended if your aneurysm is 1.9 to 2.2 inches (4.8 to 5.6 centimeters) or larger or if it's growing quickly. Also, your doctor might recommend surgery if you have symptoms such as stomach pain or you have a leaking, tender or painful aneurysm."

It surely is a club you never hoped to join. But here you are and I'm glad you found the Connect community. Keep asking questions. You can see people are quick to respond. 🙂

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