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Early surgery: Can I get aortic aneurysm repair before it's 5.0?
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Dec 10 7:50am | Replies (48)Comment receiving replies
Wow! That certainly IS young. Is a CT scan the usual way to check for aneurysms? How else do people find out?
My ex-husband died suddenly of a burst aneurysm a few months ago, and our sons were advised to be checked for aneurysms. I hope their insurance covers a. CT scan on grounds of their being hereditary high-risk.
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Start with an echocardiogram first. It should identify an aneurysm if present and well as any valve issues. Insurance will usually cover those.
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Insurance I think should cover. I had to have both my kids tested for bicuspid aortic valve because I have that- insurance did cover both of their 2 d echos to rule that out. I am guessing also it is dependent on what caused the aneurysms. For me it was a congenital heart defect- my aorta was kinked- CoA- because of that and not a generic link they didn’t have to get the scans for the aneurysm. But any tests that was recommended by my cardiologist the pediatrician had no problem getting them ordered and covered- I am sure it would be the same for adult children as well.