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Ascending thoracic aneurysm: What should I do and not do?

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Feb 24 7:14am | Replies (72)
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@pete398

Hi Mustang Sally, I am 81 and 13 years ago my aneurysm measured 3.8cm. it is now 4.9cm. Watchful waiting is the best option. There are many things out there that can kill you and me. Don't smoke, get your blood pressure under control, drink moderately or not at all, eat a sensible diet, exercise and enjoy however much of life you have left. See your cardiologist and primary care MD.

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suz1950 | @suz1950 | Jul 8, 2022

I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for this comment, @pete398
I read it when I was first diagnosed 2 months ago. It gave me great comfort then and continues to do so. The most impactful line was, "enjoy however much of life you have left." This has become a daily mantra for me that I repeat to myself over and over and try to stop stressing over things in typical Type A fashion. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
-Suz1950

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win sturgeon | @cobweb | Sep 18, 2022

i also am 81. Just back from the Cleveland Clinic. Aneurysm measure 4.7 but did not get larger in the past year. Play golf, garden and bike. No heavy lifting. Dr said reaching 90 is possible. What ever, keep going and live life to its fullest.

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