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I am sixty nine, in good health! Recently had an echocardiogram and a stress test during which they found a 4.1 cm aortic aneurism. Totally unexpected by the way! The cardiologist said it was a 'small' aneurism and he didn't seem too concerned about it. Said we'd monitor it and also said I'd probably die from something else before that got me! Said they had a tendency to grow very slowly so it could be many years before it became a problem. Any feedback about this would be appreciated.
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I would think golf would be alright since your body is most likely acclimated to it if you’ve been playing… definitely avoid carrying your bag and you might be careful about golfing in high or extreme heat… stay hydrated.
Best wishes to you!
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2 ReactionsAll good advice . Thanks, it’s hard to play and not try to drive the green. Maybe I’ll wait till my six month checkup just to be safe and stay with chipping and putting .
As other have said, exercise is highly encouraged with an aneurysm, you want your body in great shape in case you need surgery, exercise helps control high BP which is the worst enemy of an aneurysm, also helps maintaining stress down.
But any exertion that leads you to hold your breath or grunt should be avoided as it is known that effort makes BP spike significantly although momentarily. That is why they tell you to not lift heavy weights, it is common for people to hold their breath to maintain spine stability. Drs will take a conservative approach and tell you to limit weight to 20lbs. But other exercises like crunches also can lead people to hold their breath while exerting so it is not weight driven only.
You may want search in this forum for videos with Dr Prakash, he is a cardiologist who specializes in aortic diseases and has done research on exercise and BP, There are two videos I’ve seen.
I had my 5.2 cm ascending aneurysm repaired 5 years ago, I was 54 years old, I was in good physical shape and that made everything easier, out of the hospital in 5 days, back to work in 3 weeks.
All the best to everyone
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1 ReactionHello my cardiologist and GP both said not to worry and remain focused on my overall health i.e. Cholesterol, and BP. They changed some meds around and all seems to be OK. I just had my bloodwork done and all the numbers are way below the threshold. My Cardiologists said to keep my BP around 130/80 sometimes it is a few points above but not all the time BP is difficult she said to keep an eye so I take it 3 to 4 times a week and it has been in check. I would say don't panic keep the diagnosis in the back of your mind live your life don't smoke, drink or lift heavy stuff you should be fine. Mine was called a mild dilation at 4.1 cm and I'm 65 years young. I go to the gym everyday, go to work everyday and live my life with some boundaries. God Bless!
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Your ok from what I have been told. I also have an ascending aortic aneurysm at 4.5 and a root at 4.2 and an aortic valve leak. I am 88 an in pretty good shape from exercising for the past 35 years. Golf, biking, hiking swimming, and any other exercise that does not cause the blood pressure to jump up.....like straining to lift weights, rowing machines, etc. I stopped all exercising when I was diagnosed with the aneurysm an now regret it since regaining muscle in place of fat is at least 4 to 5 times more difficult as we get older. But, like you I am working on it.