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Ascending Aortic Aneurysm and Exercise

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@mdw100

I have a 4.3 ascending one also and play pickleball, hip hop dance exercise, garden, walk, in general, live a normal life. I make sure I don’t do anything that gets me totally out of breath but I do push myself and enjoy life. Other than that, I’m healthy 69 yo that hopes to live s long time😀

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Aloha,
First time visitor here. I was diagnosed last month with ascending aortic aneurysm at 4.0 cm, and FMD (fibromuscular dysplasia) in the left cerebral and vertebral arteries with no aneurysm or dissection. I don't have any symptoms except occasional light headed when hiking hills or sitting to standing too fast. My BP always runs low. I will be seeing a vascular specialist soon. Does anyone else have experience with both FMD and TAA? As far as exercise I'd love to be able to continue pickleball ...