Hello fellow TAAA's. This is a general comment, in support of all of you who are are attempting to stay active. The ascending aortic diseases are extremely variable. Get with your treating physicians and their supporting clinicians to understand your specific contributing etiologies, before you initiate an activity program. Some of us may feel like we are not doing enough as we listen to the stories of the various athletes with aneurysms. Its very good for them, but not for everyone. Sometimes a little to just moderate is enough, sometimes its too much. There is a lot of research going on with familial aortic disease due to the occurrence of premature dissection. The take away is: follow your basic cardiovascular guidelines and really monitor your blood pressure. The blood pressure fluctuates with various activities from weights, to cardio, to daily activities, to body positions (like putting on socks), and to stress levels. So pat yourselves on the back for working towards staying active!!! Stay with your personalized treatment strategies for your particular aortic situation. And most of all, embrace happiness!!!
UPArtist