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Any one live with an aneurysm for a long time without much growth?
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jul 22, 2023 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
Deankin, in case you missed it , I did mention the size of the aneurysm. As of 3 years ago it was at 3cm. Not bad but I’m on blood thinners and I’m wondering if having the thin blood can cause it to get through the walls of the aneurysm as I have a tear in it but I don’t know how long that tear is. I’m also on a blood pressure medication and it’s doing the job of keeping my BP low so I’m not concerned about it. Why would 2 separate cardiovascular surgeons from 2 different hospitals see it and they both believe that I need to close that tear but my own cardiovascular surgeon said he didn’t see it and “see you next year “. He rushed my appointment and appeared annoyed that I would waste his time on it.
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I think I would find a new cardio. If your current cardio couldn't find the tear but two other surgeons did find the tear, your current cardio should have ordered additional tests to assure his assessment is correct. You may consider a trip to a Mayo Clinic or other teaching hospital for an assessment. The size of your aneurysm seems small but the tear is of real concern. I wish you well.