Connect
← Return to "Aneurysm Thoracic Aortic Without Rupture"?
Discussion
"Aneurysm Thoracic Aortic Without Rupture"?
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Dec 19, 2022 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
You might want to ask your physician about a beta blocker. My thoracic surgeon explained the difference between the bp medication and a beta blocker. The bp medication softens the blood vessels, like way you finger on a water hose can increase or decrease the pressure of the water flowing out. The beta blocker lessens the flow of the water, like turning down the amount of water with the faucet control. With the beta blocker your heart rate slows. Now when I exercise my heart rate just doesn't get as high. That's less pressure on the aorta.
Replies to "You might want to ask your physician about a beta blocker. My thoracic surgeon explained the..."
Connect
I really appreciate your suggestion! I've seen numerous mentions of beta blockers since my diagnosis and I've questioned my Cardiologist more than once about them. His last response was that he didn't think the risk of possible side affects was worth it at this point. Based on my amateur knowledge, I disagree. I worry sometimes that our physicians are so confident in their ability to successfully repair the aorta, that some may forget that the patient's goal is to prevent the need for surgery!!! lol I have a follow up in a few weeks. I'm planning to lock the door until he satisfies my curiosity on beta blockers.
Thanks so much for your input.
Darren