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Thanks for 2nd opinion suggestion & Gated Scan
Good morning! I wanted to thank the group for their support & for suggesting seeking a thoracic surgeon. In the past couple of weeks I have had a Nuc Med Stress test & a Gated CTscan. The Gated Scan showed the aneurysm to be 4.4cm; it was originally said to be 4.6cm so I am feeling relieved.
I have a Telehealth appointment w/ the thoracic surgeon on Tuesday, as well. Glad to have found this group!! Have a great day & weekend ahead!!
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It is very relatable to be relieved with a difference of a few millimeters. For me, it also makes a big difference with my anxieties.
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1 ReactionI share your relief. My echo measured my TAA as 4.2cm and then next went for an MRI which resulted in a 3.9cm. So relieved!
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2 ReactionsWelcome to the group. Two months ago I found out I have a 4.6 TAA thoracic aortic aneurysm. I’ve been trying to find out all kinds of information and things to do and I get a new diet situated. How are you coming along?
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@okie68 yes I don’t think that that meant that it shrunk. I don’t think that’s possible. But it’s not a big enough difference so I think what happened. Maybe an MRI is a lot different from the other that you had the echo. But I wish you luck I have one myself it’s a 4.6.
@amjoy how did that happen? Can they actually reduce in size on their own? I’ve never heard of that. Did the doctor tell you what happened?
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My understanding is that both MRI and CT technology are more sensitive than echo MRI is the gold standard for screening routinely as no radiation like CT. Hope that is helpful