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Has anyone ever shrunk an Aneurysm?

Posted by tripleaaa @tripleaaa, Apr 30, 2024

On 2/5/24 I took myself to the ER for ongoing sharp back pain (waited all day). The CT scan revealed a AAA at 7.9 on the verge of rupturing, plus 2 others. The next largest one is a 5.4 Ascending. I’m still recovering from the first life saving surgery and I was wondering in anyone has any information on shrinking an Aneurysm naturally.

I’m 51, in good shape and never smoked however I chewed tobacco or used nicotine pouches for 30 years (up until the surgery). My next scan is September. I’ve tried researching this topic but there is no information and no one says you can’t shrink it holistically but they also don’t offer any other information.

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maryrg | @maryrg | 2 days ago
In reply to @valralphxtraconz "hi i have a 6.5 aaa and aright iliac 5cm i have been told by cardiac..." + (show)
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hi i have a 6.5 aaa and aright iliac 5cm i have been told by cardiac spesialist they cant do any surgury because im 83 yo and would not survive surgery my last ultra sound was aaa 65 cm iltac 45cm3.6 yrs ago and was told i might last 4 to 5 yrs i paid privatly for anultra soun and was told my aaawas65 and my iliac was 4.4 cm i was excited but now i find out something does not compute with sizes so all i can do is wait for d daylike another comment writer is a 24/7 nightmare maby nt knowing you have an aneurysm would be better

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@valralphxtritaconz I used AI to see what it said: An 83-year-old patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 6.5 cm and a right iliac aneurysm measuring 4.4 to 5.0 cm faces a high risk. While open surgery has risks, minimally invasive endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is often an option for older adults. Seeking a second opinion at a major medical center is vital. Treatment Options: EVAR: This modern method uses a small groin cut to place a stent graft. It avoids a large open incision and has a much faster recovery time. Second Opinion: Do not accept that nothing can be done. Ask a vascular surgeon about EVAR suitability rather than relying solely on a cardiac specialist.

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rockpir | @rockpir | 2 days ago
In reply to @valralphxtraconz "hi i have a 6.5 aaa and aright iliac 5cm i have been told by cardiac..." + (show)
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hi i have a 6.5 aaa and aright iliac 5cm i have been told by cardiac spesialist they cant do any surgury because im 83 yo and would not survive surgery my last ultra sound was aaa 65 cm iltac 45cm3.6 yrs ago and was told i might last 4 to 5 yrs i paid privatly for anultra soun and was told my aaawas65 and my iliac was 4.4 cm i was excited but now i find out something does not compute with sizes so all i can do is wait for d daylike another comment writer is a 24/7 nightmare maby nt knowing you have an aneurysm would be better

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@valralphxtraconz Believe it depends on your physical condition.Have a friend 87yrs old and had successful open heart surgery.Get a 2nd opinion.

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valralphxtraconz | @valralphxtraconz | 1 day ago

thanks for your comments i was told my 2 are close together if they stent they would bock off i think another artery to my bowel and they said i might not survive surgery i guess what im lookin for is anything natural like herbs or old remerdies

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