Aortic Aneurysms – Introduce yourself & meet others

Posted by Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator @kanaazpereira, Feb 16, 2018

Welcome to the Aortic Aneurysms group on Mayo Clinic Connect.

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of the aorta. The aorta begins deep in the heart as it emerges from the powerful left ventricle, gently arching over the heart, descending into the chest, and finally into the abdomen. Some aortic aneurysms can be harmless; others can lead to catastrophic problems. I invite you to follow this group and connect with others, share experiences, exchange useful information, and learn about aortic aneurysms.

Get started rby clicking the +FOLLOW icon on the group page here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/aneurysms/

There are some great conversations going on right now that I think you’ll like. Grab a cup of tea, or beverage of your choice, and lets chat. Why not start by introducing yourself?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Aortic Aneurysms Support Group.

dglstaf | @dglstaf | Jan 7 7:38pm

Does anyone take Metoprolol? If so, what are your experiences? I have not started yet. I have read many reviews and most of the lean towards the negative side. Any positive experiences with this drug?

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 7 7:56pm

In reply to @dglstaf "Thanks for your input. Helps with the apprehension!" + (show)

At 4.2 you'll get CT scanned every year for yours probably
mines every 6 months now
They grow slow

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 8 9:51am

In reply to @dglstaf "Thanks for your input. Helps with the apprehension!" + (show)

So Albert Einstein in 1948 had a surgeon wrap his aneurysm in saran wrap
it lasted 7 years , for some reason he did not let the surgeon fix the aneurysm again with better technology. For being a genuis he wasn't that smart , he could have lived 10 more years

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 8 9:59am

I guess I could pay Yale for a 2nd take on the situation
They will fix it at 5.5 , thanks for the $700.00
we could use the money for condos in the Hamptons

dglstaf | @dglstaf | Jan 8 10:12am

In reply to @elvisnash "So Albert Einstein in 1948 had a surgeon wrap his aneurysm in saran wrap it lasted..." + (show)

That is an awesome story! I don’t understand why medical waits for it to get to 5.0 or better! Thanks for the post.

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 8 10:20am

In reply to @dglstaf "That is an awesome story! I don’t understand why medical waits for it to get to..." + (show)

Maybe to look important , well we went to school for 15 years , So we have to know something
Its probably best not to trust a plumber on when to fix it

dglstaf | @dglstaf | Jan 8 10:35am

In reply to @elvisnash "Maybe to look important , well we went to school for 15 years , So we..." + (show)

I am not questioning anybody’s education or experience! I truly want to know why the waiting period. Is the aneurysm still pretty stable below 5.5 cm? I have read many insurance carriers won’t cover the procedure until it reaches the 5.0 cm range, as well.

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 8 10:45am

In reply to @dglstaf "I am not questioning anybody’s education or experience! I truly want to know why the waiting..." + (show)

Yup that's the deal . 5.5 by Medicare to fix it
Vet hospital 5.5 to fix it
No idea

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 8 10:54am

I've googled that a million times , everybody says 5.5 , So that's the surgery standard

elvisnash | @elvisnash | Jan 8 11:05am

I am not questioning anybody’s education or experience!
Yes you are , So am I , its 5.5 , thats the deal

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