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Spouse Just Diagnosed with Same Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Aug 2, 2023 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I too musta won that same lottery. Went in for a calcium scoring ct scan and it came back with a very low score of 4.12, which I was glad to hear. Then they told me there was an incidental finding of a dilated ascending aortic aneurysm of at least 3.4. I don’t know the actual measurement yet.. will see the cardiologist on the 28th. They haven’t really told me anything other than the finding, I’ve tried to google it and quite honestly all that did was scare the heck outta me.
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@likel I am 3 years into my aorta aneurysm journey. I have learned that most diagnosis are due to incidental finding unless you are experiencing a rupture. Mine was an incidental finding and is at 4.5cm. It’s hard just waiting as it continues to grow. My cardiologist says continue to live your life just keep your blood pressure low, don’t lift heavy things, and continue to monitor the aneurysm. That’s about all they can due until it’s time for surgery.
I live in the Raleigh, NC area and we have good medical centers, UNC Hospital and Duke University hospital. Surgery at either of these facilities would most likely have a good outcome. I recently scheduled an appointment with the Cleveland Clinic, the number 1 cardio vascular clinic. My reason for doing that is I wanted piece of mind that I am doing the best I can for a good outcome. Since making the appointment I don’t worry as much. Hopefully I will feel even better after the appointment.
Joining this support group has also helped with the stress.
Hang in there! You’re not along in your journey!❤️🙏🏻