Can you still golf with an Ascending Aortic root aneurysm?

Posted by benjones @benjones, May 11 12:59pm

I've been an avid golfer for the last 40yrs. But recently was diagnosed with a 4.5 Asending aortic root aneurysm. I have played as yet this year. But I'm itching to get out there. Does anyone know if golfing is allowed with this condition? Thanks!!

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paulobrien1966 | @paulobrien1966 | May 19 3:08pm

I have a thoracic anerysum measuring 45mm i see there is a noninvasive repair using a stent
Is this used to stop the anerysum getting larger i.e prevention rather than cure ?

booklover71 | @booklover71 | May 16 9:30am

In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "@benjones, this is a good question. You may find this article useful, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/can-i-drive-exercise-or-have-sex-if-i-have-an-aneurysm. If you scroll..." + (show)

great article...thanks for sharing

upartist | @upartist | May 15 5:59am

Thank you Justin! Good article!

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | May 14 9:17am

@benjones, this is a good question. You may find this article useful, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/can-i-drive-exercise-or-have-sex-if-i-have-an-aneurysm. If you scroll down towards the bottom, golf is listed as a health activity that is OK to do. Like other members have mentioned, it should be discussed with your cardiologist or provider to confirm as each person is different and the size of the aneurysm does play a large role in what activities are riskier than others.

upartist | @upartist | May 12 6:46am

In reply to @sheenasong "I was just diagnosed with 4.4 thoracic ascending aorta aneurysm recently. Should I get CT scan..." + (show)

Hi sheenasong. Good question! I think your cardiologist will be clarifying your growth rate and then lay out a timeline for future imaging with consideration of other factors that might effect the growth. The measurement schedules vary from person to person and maybe among cardiologists. You should proactively ask your cardiologist. And also make a plan.

upartist | @upartist | May 12 6:32am

To Benjones regarding golf. I actually posed that question to my cardiologist. He recommended avoiding cross shearing types of activities, but felt golf was ok, but my snowmobiling was not. Since I am an awful golfer, as I hit the ground frequently and have bad form, I enjoy putting with my group. I am not a bad putter, plus there is no upper body stress and it gets me out. So you are likely fine, having golfed avidly for 40 years. Just dont over slam those drives and watch your form to prevent the strain during rotation. Have fun!!!

sheenasong | @sheenasong | May 11 1:12pm

I was just diagnosed with 4.4 thoracic ascending aorta aneurysm recently. Should I get CT scan every 6 months or 12 months?

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