Celiac Artery Aneurysm Question
Hello, I am age 69 and have a 1.5 cm CAA found on a CT scan July 2025 when I had kidney stones. I had no symptoms at the time. I saw a vascular surgeon that was recommended by my electrophysiologists about 7 weeks ago September 2025 he did not seem too concerned and basically said I had no restrictions and said monitor it with a ultrasound in one year. Everything I read says otherwise, I told him I have done avid weight training most of my life. I have only walked and played disc golf since I was aware of the CAA, no weight training. I have been having intermittent abdominal pain mostly upper on the left side with occasional mild nausea the last 2-3 weeks. I notified the vascular surgeons nurse practitioner via message who was also present at my previous visit because I did not have access to the doctor on my chart to message him directly. She left a voicemail stating it is possible it could be something else, and I should see my primary to rule that out. I can't get in to see my primary for a month.
I would like to get a second opinion, but it is difficult finding anyone, I live in Central Illinois. The vascular surgeon I saw said he had seen several CAA patients that day I was there. Does anyone have any recommendations for doctors at Mayo and or Cleveland Clinic? I would like to at least get a virtual visit second opinion, or I could go in person if needed. Thank you and I would appreciate any and all feedback.
Steve
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