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Aneurysm of the ascending aorta

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Sep 19 12:22pm | Replies (34)

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I was never assigned to a Cardiologist, and of course, I am second-guessing after reading about those of you who have a PCP and a Cardiologist even though I am monitored by a Thoracic Team. An Internal Medicine doctor was the one who sent me for an Echo and the Transthoracic Echocardiography report recommended the doctor schedule a CT chest for evaluation of the size of the ascending aorta. After the test, I was notified and spoke with a member of the Cardiothoracic team who stated I was 4.1 not 4.3 as originally marked on the test. I would be "under surveillance" and my follow-up was EKG Gated CTA chest in 2 years as per Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA) Regional guidelines. I feel good as my PCP has me on low-dosage Atorvastatin and Amlodipine. I am 71, and walk on the treadmill every other day, 1 mile at 2.0 which is the doctor's recommended amount, and no lifting over 30 lbs especially since I am healing from Costochondritis.

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My thought is you’re in good hands, and probably will not have worries about your aneurysm in the future. I’m 70 and mine is 4.5.. I plan on smooth sailing!!!