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Autonomic nervous system malfunction: 2 yrs, yet no diagnosis or help
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Mar 25, 2024 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Such a good question, Glenn. Aneurysms are followed with brain imaging studies (CT, MRI) over several years to ensure they are not growing.
You might find this article helpful:
- Brain Aneurysms Need Watching, Not Worrying https://www.loyolamedicine.org/about-us/blog/brain-aneurysms-need-watching-not-worrying
The title of the article seemed to be speaking exactly to you. I know you are worried, given your family history. Have you worked out a monitoring schedule with your doctors that makes you feel comfortable?
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Based on my most recent MRA findings this infundibulum outpouching measures 2mm and they claim there's no need for alarm until we're talking 5mm. My cardiologist said he considered this normal physiology. I can't keep getting CT scans every 6 months I'll die from radiation. This sounds like a catch 22 situation.