Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Anyone had surgery?

I have 4.8 and the surgeon said 5 is the number. Handling stress is the problem. Told not to lift anything over 50. I do a lot of reps at lower weights. Still hard to deal with a time bomb in the chest. I do tell people i know what may get me, but do they know what is after them? Oh well, try to keep stress down which is hard.

Has surgery been suggested?

My brother had an aneurysm in his brain. He had surgery at Mayo in Jacksonville. He passed away about 2years later. Other than that no other family history of aneurysm

Welcome to Connect, @joanstewart and @1sassydame,

You may notice that I moved your messages and combined it with this existing discussion on thoracic aortic aneurysms. I did this as I thought it would be beneficial for you to be introduced to the many members who have discussed much of what you are experiencing.
If you click on VIEW & REPLY in your email notification, you will see the whole discussion and can join in, meet, and participate with other members talking about their or their loved ones' experiences.

Thoracic aortic aneurysms often grow slowly and usually without symptoms, making them difficult to detect. Some aneurysms will never rupture. Many start small and stay small, and how quickly an aortic aneurysm may grow is difficult to predict.
Here is some information from Mayo Clinic, which I hope you will find helpful: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thoracic-aortic-aneurysm/symptoms-causes/syc-20350188

@joanstewart, may I ask if you have a family history of aortic aneurysm?
@1sassydame, this discussion on pulmonary hypertension might interest you: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pulmonary-hypertension/
I’m tagging @bjanderson @windwalker @estrada53 and @thankful to see if they might have some thoughts to share. Do you know the measurements for the aneurysm? How is it being managed at present?

So tired of being tired. I was diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm and arterial pulmonary hypertension about the same time five years ago. I cannot do much in the way of exercise nor even simple chores. Can anyone else relate? Tips on how you get along with this condition? I have no arterial plaque and strong heart muscles so I have a real problem mentally coping with this diagnosis.

I was diagnosed 1year ago by accident. I had an MRI on my breast and the aneurysm was discovered. 4.6cm. No symptoms or problems. Recheck every 6 months. No change in activity. Just keep close watch of blood pressure

After my open heart surgery for ascending thoracic aneurism I developed ocular migranes. Is it true that these migranes increase your risk of stroke x 3?

Thank you!

Thank you so much , I am living healthy cycling daily and eating well , and will live hopeful and listen to dr’s and fight for my life for my family and my self even searching when needed for the best surgeons and advances. From what I have learned so far it although invasive is again 98-99%. My wife doesn’t doubt the outcome I shouldn’t either - a work in progress why it’s a journey. Best to all through this holiday seoson

@annejam I think it would be best to discuss all these details with your cardio and maybe take a trusted friend or family member with you to take notes. I think with more details, you will feel better about the situation. It is hard to know the questions to ask when we are first told of the diagnosis. But now you have had time to think about it, it will be worth it to make another appointment to clarify everything. I think you will feel so much better once you know exactly what the issues are and what you need to do and what you can expect or not expect in the near and distant future. Write your questions down ahead of time and give a copy to your cardio and to your accompanying friend so you can assure all questions have been answered.

If your cardio is reluctant to take the time you need to get the questions answered, maybe you want to find another cardio. Any cardio worth his/her salt should be ever so willing to answer your questions and put your mind at ease.