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Can you still golf with an Ascending Aortic root aneurysm?
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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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.
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4 ReactionsTo 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!!!
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3 ReactionsI was just diagnosed with 4.4 thoracic ascending aorta aneurysm recently. Should I get CT scan every 6 months or 12 months?