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@glendamn

Hi , My name is Glenda and I'm 59. Just got results for a CT scan for something completely unrelated. It seems I have a 4.2 cm Ascending Aorta Aneurysm. Completely took me by surprise. My father and grandfather both had aneurysm's , so I guess its a generic thing. the CT scan suspects bicupsid valve? so I guess some tests will have to be run?? Just waiting for my family doctor to be back in the office, and trying not to panic..

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paul61a | @paul61a | Jan 1 9:08am

You should be OK at 4.2 just take it easy u til you get to the Doctor.

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23997929 | @23997929 | Jan 3 6:56pm

As noted by many others you are not close to requiring surgery. It seems that is when you go to 5 cm or over. I am also at 4.2 and found out at 4.0 cm 2-1/2 years ago. I also got very worried when I found out but after seeing heart specialists who have experience in treating the condition, I found out it is important to be checked at least annually to monitor the rate of increase, keeping heart rate low, blood pressure below 120 and no heavy lifting or strenuous activities. A lot of good information in this blog by many others.

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