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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.
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Hi I’m in Florida and was diagnosed with the aneurysm about seven or eight years ago. The cardiologist does a CT scan every two years and tells me there’s no problems. I think it is around three or 3 1/2 I have high blood pressure which is controlled with medication and I’m in the process of losing weight with Weight Watchers, I’m on a walker and rather sedentary and really glad to be part of this group
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2 ReactionsGood to know! Thanks for the info.
The 5.5 is obviously based on historical probabilities, but there other factors, genetic propensity to ruptures, Blood Pressure, it is sad that insurance (Medicare included ) base a ruling solely on one element. Besides my aortic aneurysm I also had a brain aneurysm, it was less than 3MM (which was the standard for brain aneurysm) and my surgeon fixed it and justified it to the Insurance based on family history (at least 3 ruptures on my mother side including my brother), that greatly influenced getting my aortic aneurysm fixed at 5.2
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1 ReactionI have been taking Metoprolol for about 10 year no issues works well for me. Keeps my BP within range.
I am not questioning anybody’s education or experience!
Yes you are , So am I , its 5.5 , thats the deal
I've googled that a million times , everybody says 5.5 , So that's the surgery standard
Yup that's the deal . 5.5 by Medicare to fix it
Vet hospital 5.5 to fix it
No idea
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.
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
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.