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Second Aortic Aneurysm Found – 7cm Only a Year After Surgery of 6.4cm
Hi everyone,
I’m posting here hoping to find someone with a similar experience or any advice.
My little brother had surgery last year for a 6.4cm aortic aneurysm. We thought we were finally on the path to recovery. But now, just one year later, we found another aneurysm —it was no size first but it’s already 7cm when we check again after 3months. What’s really shocking is that this one grew from nothing to 7cm in just 3 months. It wasn’t visible or measurable in his last scan, and now it’s already at a dangerous size. We’re trying to stay strong, but it’s honestly overwhelming.
Has anyone else experienced a second large aneurysm so soon after the first? Especially one that grew so quickly?
Any insight, advice, or just shared experiences would mean a lot. Thank you.
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I wish you the best, and just be glad you know you have it. These aneurysm's can be weird. My father had a huge one, and when they went in to operate they found he had 4 more behind the big one that was not seen on testing. It was years ago, and he has passed on. Not from the aneurysyms which was a successful surgery for him. He died from other illness.
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2 ReactionsWe’re all the ‘checks’ done by CTs or MRIs?
I’m so sorry for your loss.
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1 ReactionI’m so sorry for your loss. Although you knew about the aneurysm, a sudden loss takes time to heal.
I assume you and your family are being tested for genetic links and also physical testing to see how you score on other conditions associated with aneurysms. If not, I’d really suggest these next steps. My adult children will be monitored more closely because of the family history.
Take care.
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3 ReactionsAm sorry this mystery is messing with your lives.
Some are more prone to multiple aneurysms. There are three basic factors in this order: genetics, lifestyle and defects we are born with.
What lifestyle does he lead? Atherosclerosis is often a factor for multiple, or any aneurysm of a large vessel. Poor diet, smoking, no exercise.
Genetics: I am not sure if they have testing for it or not, but if it were me I would insist on genetic testing if a second aneurysm is found. That way all your related siblings can be tested and keep closer eye on lifestyle and other factors to try to diminish chances of a fatal episode aneurysm.
Defects: Marfan's and other (many) congenital anomalies are known to cause weak arteries. For example: people born with Down's Syndrome have a higher risk for certain types of brain aneurysms. Anytime you have a birth defect that affects the heart (such as Down's) or certain muscle types, as well as connective tissue disorders - say, scleroderma, you would likely find those persons would have a higher risk for aneurysms.
My sister died at age 42 of a femoral aneurysm. It is a fast death, the only silver lining to such a tragedy.
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1 ReactionWe did all the medical check up and testing when we found the first aneurysm since he is only 30years old. There were no genetic issues in none of us. I just can’t believe it happened again and it was so fast.
Thank you for your suggestion .
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1 ReactionThank you for sharing your story, and I’m so sorry to hear about your sister.
My brother was 30years old when you found the first aneurysm . He didn’t smoke or drink, but he also didn’t exercise much. We checked everything we could but there were no genetic issues. The second aneurysm came so suddenly and grew rapidly. He was living so well until He passed away so quickly.
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1 ReactionI am very sorry for your loss. I hope that your family has the strength to overcome and get through this sadness. 🙏 ❤️
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1 Reactionmy condolences for the passing of your brother. was his aneurysm ruptured?