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Ascending Aortic Anuerysm and preventing dissection.
I have an ascending aortic anuerysm.
It is about 4.2 cm.
How can I help prevent a dissection?
The echocardigram did not give the current size of aneurysm recently.
How often should this be checked for size?
I have recently developed high blood pressure and LVH.
I am getting hoarse a lot
. I suspect the growing anuerysm is pressing on the larynx.
Has anyone with an ascending aortic anuerysm been diagnosed with LVH left ventricular hypertrophy.
Or problem with frequent hoarseness.
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I’m not sure about LVH, at 4.2 your aneurysm is on the small side though. The main way to reduce the possibility of growth and future surgery (you know you have it so you can plan for repair if it ever gets to a critical size and take dissection out of the picture), is to maintain a healthy BP. Hi BP is the worst enemy of an aneurysm. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise and keep yourself active but avoid any exertion that makes you hold your breath or grunt while doing it (lifting heavy weights, some abs exercises, etc) BP spikes for a few seconds while doing that and that is detrimental to your aneurysm.
The first thing in my mind is to find a cardiologist who specializes in aortic diseases, he/she will measure the size more accurately (CT rather than echo) and establish a protocol for follow up to determine the rate of growth (if any) and the frequency of follow ups. He/she would also weigh in the other issues (LVH).
I had a 5.2 cm ascending aortic aneurysm repaired in 2020, get seen every year by my cardiologist for life.
Again the LVH may be more critical than your aneurysm right now so finding the right cardiologist is paramount.
You know you have the aneurysm and can monitor and plan, not everyone has that opportunity.
Wish you the best!!
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2 ReactionsHouston13,
I certainly appreciate you sharing this information with me.
Im glad you had your anuerysm repaired .
I hope you are doing well.
My blood pressure has been spiking a lot. Ill be sure to manage it well with B/P medication.
I will find a cardiologist who specializes in aortic diseases. Along with the exercises suggested that don't spike my blood pressure.
The very best to you.
Thank you,
Britt013
On the right course Britt013. Stay calm and take it one step at a time . Good Luck .