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Ascending aortic aneurysm – repair/surgery

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Sep 12, 2023 | Replies (63)
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@ginko

Thank you for your kind reply. I agree that we should look into someplace locally just in case. Mayo will always be my first choice though. Locally for me would be Stanford but it is still 150 miles away. Mayo is 1800 miles away. The problem with Stanford right now is the Covid also. Cases down there keep climbing every single day. I keep hoping for a vaccine too. This situation we are in is very difficult and I wish you much luck also. Wondering how far away you are from Mayo and are you able to take a car or ground transportation to get there?

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dinis | @dinis | Jul 12, 2020

I too am about 150 miles from Stanford. I too postponed my June meetings and will go next year. I too may have to do it locally, but I don't trust that the tests will be read as accurately. It's tough!

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steinarama | @steinarama | Jul 12, 2020

I have been working with Dr. Jeffrey Woo at Stanford in prep for my AAA surgery, seems very knowledgable and competent with a great deal of experience. I am at 4.9 and am 58.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 12, 2020

@ginko and @dinis, I want you to know that the cardiovascular department at Mayo Clinic is operating at full capacity. You can learn more on the department's website here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardiovascular-medicine/home/orc-20121930

Here is further information about travel safety during the COVID-19 pandemic from Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/preparing-for-your-visit/visiting-mayo-clinic-safely
You may also be interested in seeing what other patients have to say about their trips to Mayo during this time, how they ensured safe travel and the protocols to follow to stay healthy. See this discussion:
- Tips: Traveling to Mayo to get medical care safely during COVID-19 https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-traveling-and-getting-medical-care-safely-during-covid-19/

Your heart health is important and care shouldn't be delayed if possible.

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