Hi @srlove, I moved your message to this existing discussion about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm so you can meet other members who have "been there" and can help answer your questions about what comes next. I encourage you to read the messages in this discussion forum to see the experiences and tips @michellr @johnwburns @crhp194 @ch246cf10 @jimmorris900 and others have shared.
What concerns you the most? What questions do you have?

What comes next depends on the size of the aneurysm. Above 5 cm doctored seem to,want to operate to avoid rupture. Having gone through open chest surgery in May, I am amazed at how great I feel. Was sore (incision soreness) for about four weeks but could do rehab walk and live a normal life. After 6 weeks I was quite well. If you work, doctors say you can go back after about 6 weeks as long as you don't lift much for 3 months. I had no complications or infections so I felt very lucky. Mayo Clinic seems to do everything possible to,avoid infections. The staff was so kind, knowledgeable, and careful that rather than the horror the surgery could be, it was not bad at all. The first two days are spent in ICU and then to intermediate care. I must admit I really don't remember the day of surgery or much on the second day. The pain control at Mayo was excellent. If you have more specific questions, please ask. Good luck!

Mine is 4.8. Worried about future

Have hsd 2 cts mine is 4.8 now just watchful waiting

Mayo's strength is in execution of processes and procedures at every level. They shoot for getting you out alive.

Any family history?

No known family history but my parents died at ages 72 and 74 so it is unknown. My grandfather had heart failure but probably before much was known about the heart then. Also no MRAs available or CT scans or echoes.

Family history of dissection weighs heavily in favor of being pro-active so too bad you don't know. If you are on the high normal side blood pressure wise, tell them to get you down at least in conformance with the recent SPRINT study,

Thanks to you all for sharing. I am at a 4.3 cm but also have an enlarged pulmonary artery (4.2 cm and should be a 2.5). Have decided to delay CT two weeks till my Medicare kicks in. Then will have CT and whatever tests cardiologist wants. No medical info from father side. Mom's side cancer, and some heart disease but not aneurism. I feel a little better knowing that you all are out there. Thanks so much!

Let us know the results what you get them @srlove.