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I suggest you a good heart/thoracic doctor who specializes in repair of accenting aneurisms. They not only give good advice but also are there in case it grows to 5mm or more when it might require an operation. It has to be in a hospital that has comprehensive resources and does this operation a lot. Mine is also at 42mm. A lot of good advice from others in this forum. My doctors stress limiting the weight I lift, keeping blood pressure low, heart rate low etc. All the best.

I have been diagnosed with 2 spleen aneurysms. I was terrified because I had a ascending thoracic aorta aneurysm 13 years ago that required major surgery and getting a mechanical heart valve. The vascular surgeon said he wants to watch them because the surgery is very tough. I try not to worry but I do. Not sure why this is happening.

Hello, I am a 64 yo female in relatively good shape exercise 7 days per week I do have HBP which is part of the reason I have been diagnosed with the Aorta Aneurysm it measures 4.1 cm. I did have an Catheterization Procedure in 2018 where this was first found. However after the procedure my Cardiologist wasn't concerned he said there was no dissection but it was enlarged he did not call it an aneurysm. I recently had a CT Calcium score test and it was noted in the additional findings. This is worrisome but from what I have read anything < 4.9 is low risk for rupture and needs to be monitored the frequency is up to the doctor. Then I also read that there are new treatments and that depending on the situation you could possibly have this fixed via a Cath if the aneurysm grows to 5 cm or larger. Needless to say I am worried but these are the cards I am dealt and have to play. I am seeing my GP this week (12/14/23) and my Cardiologist next week 12/21/23 so I will know more then. I think the research you can do on Google is helpful to put my mind a little at ease. Anyway thanks for listening and if anyone has any words of encouragement they are greatly welcomed.

Are you a smoker ? That and High Blood Pressure seems to be the cause of mine. There is a theory out there that the vaccine for Covid could worsen the symptoms but I don’t believe that.

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I have a sending aortic aneurysm 4.1. It came out of nowhere as did my brain aneurysm that was clipped last year. Trying to figure out how this happens. They are watching it.

Take no chances. As for the DNA testing, it’s worth doing to rule out that as issue. Had it done because what happened was so severe and without any warning. The DNA test came out clean but I was happy that I did it.

Sure does. It’s a condition you really never want.

Genetic?
My 65 year old brother died last month from a heart attack. No symptoms and he wasn’t on any medication for health problems. I’m 62 - and haven’t had any symptoms or health problems- but scheduled a complete checkup because of my brother’s unexpected death. I just got a CT scan and I have a 42mm dilation in my ascending aorta. I’m wearing a heart monitor for another 10 days. and am scheduled for a stress test the day after i am finished with the monitor. Any advice? Has anyone had any experience with DNA testing for this?

Thank you.

It turns out they are relatively small - 3cm - so a long way from concerning. That word “aneurysm “ though, it really wakes you up to smell the coffee. LOL

How big are they?

Depending on your overall health they may just be monitoring to see if they grow. I just found out that after 2 years mine grow from 4 to 4.7 cm. They will watch and my need to operate if it get close to 5.7 cm.