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An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the aorta. The aorta begins deep in the heart as it emerges from the powerful left ventricle, gently arching over the heart, descending into the chest, and finally into the abdomen. Some aortic aneurysms can be harmless; others can lead to catastrophic problems. I invite you to follow this group and connect with others, share experiences, exchange useful information, and learn about aortic aneurysms.
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Hi my name is Frances. I am 80 years old and have been diagnosed with a 4.2 aortic aneurysm. I also have 2 stents because if two almost completely clogged arteries. I am in pretty good health other than my controlled rheumatoid arthritis, thanks to Humira. It’s good to have a place to discuss similar conditions without sounding like I’m complaining.
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1 ReactionHello @franip and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. What a great photo of you! You look like a very engaged 80-year old who is enjoying life.
Most of us on Connect agree with your thought that this is a good place to post about our health conditions without the fear of people telling us we are complaining. We do have concerns when our health problems are mounting and it is often hard to tell where one problem ends and another begins.
As you are posting specifically about your 4.2 aortic aneurysm, I am sure that other members with this condition will post in response to you. In the meantime, however, I'm wondering what symptoms you are currently having and if your doctor has offered any treatment options.
Once again, welcome to Connect. I look forward to getting to know you better. Will you post again as you feel comfortable doing so?
I am sorry, I didn't think of listing my symotoms in my original post. I am noticing a greater level of fatigue and shortness of breath. Now i'm not sure if that is related to my age, slight weight gain or my medical condition. I have a physical coming up and i will discuss these issues at that time. I will give an update after my exam on July 12th. Thank you for your interest.
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1 ReactionHas anyone had an ankle aneurysm?
Could also be the medication your on
Welcome AVW, can you explain a bit more about your aneurysm? Was this a sports injury?
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1 ReactionHello @franip
I just wanted to check in with you as you had mentioned that you were going to have a physical in July and you were going to mention your symptoms to the doctor.
Did your doctor think that these symptoms might be related to the aortic aneurysm?
Hi, I scheduled for genetic testing since my father and brother both had aneurysms. Don't totally understand it.
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1 ReactionI was diagnosed with a ascending aortic aneurysm when I was 27 years old after a echocardiogram found this aneurysm. I've had a history of a irregular heartbeat since I've been 24 but I never thought I'd have a aneurysm.
All cardiologists state my aneurysm is a hereditary in nature.
My aneurysm size has remained at a 4.1 for several years now.
I have limits to lifting anything heavy, any exercises that put my heart rate above 140 and even rides that have a G force to them I've been told to not ride on.