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Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Anyone had surgery?

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: May 24 7:13am | Replies (250)
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We all will respond differently to surgery, for my first surgery to repair a coarctation of the aorta, my body responded with lots of scar tissue. I wish a stint was available in 1978 for my first surgery. The repair formed an aneurysm in 2005 and again, another opening of the chest and one rib lost in the procedure as well. Would have been less invasive (stint) and today, 38 years later scar tissue is making my chest so tight and uncomfortable. If you can avoid opening the chest I would. Just my experience first hand.

Bruce

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grandmajan | @grandmajan | May 11, 2016

Thanks for your response.The Aneurysm was just discovered. I've been asking my Dr if my heart is ok for about 4 years while he's been treating my shortness of breath as Asthma.  Still have to see the specialist. (Thoracic Surgeon)  Since it's less than 5cm , he thinks maybe wait and watch. That makes me nervous. I'm on Xerelto now for a DVT,  Armor Thyroid, Mine was removed in the 70's, and Prednisone. <br>My BP is good tho very erratic. Pretty healthy and active.  I want to be informed before the Specialist visit to know what questions to ask.  <br>

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