@rms, @kitspiers, @cass57 and all...well, folks, I'll share a bit of my story and thoughts. I also have an ascending aorta aneurysm, and just for fun they just found a tiny little splenic aneurysm. I saw a vascular surgeon last week at Mayo Florida.

Doc said the splenic aneurysm is ti y, very rare and operated by endoscope when it gets to 2 cm. It's less than 1 cm now,now, I may never have an issue. Nothing to do as I already live like a female monk!

I'll have an annual CT to ck both.

The thoracic aneurysm is currently at 48. When it gets to 5, Mayo will do surgery. There are 2 types of surgery for me for this. Open and endo. I will not survive open heart surgery. So, if it grows to 5 my only option in through a vein to the repair. Not sure that would be viable, so I may be in a pooh situation. That's next year...

I must keep BP under control, no anger or whatever, calm and walking as can and therapy pool 2x weekly for conditioning. I don't drink darn it. Smoke only 1x year a very good Igarashi which made the doc laugh....and agreed that was just fine.

I wonder if your aneurysm is at 5ish, if it would be feasible for you to contact Mayo Florida and come for a visit to the sunshine state. Or Rochester if you like. Or, Duke or another large medical center. Your heart and your life are worth taking control of your medical situation and getting to a special medical center for care. You are worth it. May add several good years to your life.

Hope some of this helps someone, makes your journey easier. Be blessed...elizabeth