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Ascending aortic aneurysm could be genetic
Hello. I’m 61 yrs old and wea diagnosed with a 4.6 cm ascending aortic aneurysm two years ago during a calcium score. This was confirmed by cardiology. I recently had a second ultrasound fortunately confirming no growth over the past year. Interestingly, my 21 yr old daughter had open heard surgery at Wisconsin children’s hospital (Herma heart center). At here most recent cardiology appointment, my wife mentioned to the cardiologist I had an ascending aortic aneurysm two aneurysm. He said that thirty percent of these are genetic in nature and that all my kids should have thoracic ultrasounds to see if they have this. All ultrasounds came back negative but are to have repeat ultrasounds in five years to monitor. Just a heads up to all that this could be a hereditary condition. Best to all. Mike
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@turtle2026 yes ! mayo is where you want to go. That is where my husband goes.
However, thoracic ascending aortic aneurysms are treated in CV surgery. The aortic center does other aneurysms.
My husband has a mid level AAA. His first cousin (paternal) had one in tbe exact same place - he did not know he had it and it dissected. He survived.
The consensus recommendations from the Aortic conference a couple of years ago is that first degree relatives should all be advised and tested. My husband’s relatives have been informed but only one has followed through with testing. Duh!?!?