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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.
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Hi everyone. I’m so happy to have found this place to share my concerns and victories. I was just diagnosed with a 95% right arteries blockage and was sent to a cardiac ct to confirm whether my enlarged aorta required open heart surgery to correct an aneurysm. As it turned out It was .5 cm shy of the necessity for surgery. Instead they are planning to do a stent tomorrow and then monitor me every 6 months. I am grateful that I didn’t need open heart surgery but I must say that I feel like a walking time bomb because of this aneurysm. I’m sure I’m not the only who feels like this. Thank you for listening.
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2 ReactionsI have been diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis. Is there a relationship to Aortic Aneurysms?
Yes, waiting is difficult some days. Wish I lived closer to my chosen doc. I would feel better.
Wishing you the best. I’m 74 with a 4.4 abdominal aortic aneurysm. A waiting game.
Thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging words. I too have a 70th birthday next month. I am waiting for my number to reach the surgery point. Since I am a small person, that may be just before it reaches 5 cm. It helps me to know that you are doing well and I am so happy for you.
I had open surgery.
I had open chest surgery my anuerysm was to big and they had to repair my valve. It all went well but I was in good physical shape going into surgery. Up walking around soon after and my biggest problem was the chest healthing. It was sore for awhile.
Did you have the procedure where surgeon inserts a stent like device through the groin or open surgery?
I had surgery on my anuerysm 9 months after having brain surgery. I felt like I was almost back to me when the aneurysm was discovered at 5.6. I had the surgery 2 weeks later in Phoenix Mayo but Dr Pajara. It went well I was out of hospital in a couple of days and 2 years later I am doing all my physical ativities of golfing, running, weights and yoga. I feel good and hope my life will remain this way for a good long time. I have annual physicals and scans to keep an up to date view of my heart and aorta. So far, so good. I have less symtoms from the heart surgery than the brain and feel very futurnate to be able to resume my life of an active retiree. Next month I will be 70. Believe you can return to normal and enjoy life. It will come. Good Luck to you.
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1 ReactionWas Mayo in Rochester close to your home?