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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.

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joanp57 | @joanp57 | 5 hours ago
In reply to @martinkennot "@joanp57 i am one of the one percenters. But sometimes amongst us we talk about those..." + (show)
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@joanp57 i am one of the one percenters. But sometimes amongst us we talk about those more urgent and critical than us. Someone like you it seems.
Well done to you for making it through, and more to you for telling us your story.
My aneurysm was 6.5 but I dissected. The ambulance never showed but fortunately my wife got me to a major hospital. In so doing she saved my life.
Joan, you have a purpose. There is a reason you are still with us and given another chance. You don't need to understand it but you do have it.
For a year I wandered through my days searching for mine. Full of anxiety, doubt and often fear I realised my purpose was to advocate for myself and help others to understand what had happened to me. I meet every month with others like me to talk as friends who share a common story. And this is so helpful to overcome my fear of the future.
I encourage you to find others like yourself and take the journey together. You will always remember, but over time you will not look back.
There are brighter days ahead. You just need to get out into the sun and enjoy them.

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Thank you for that!

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