Women With Abdominal Aneurysm And A Curved Aorta From Scoliosis
Are there any women in their 70's and above, living alone, who have a 5.4cm abdominal aneurysm (Or within this range) with a curved aorta from scoliosis, like mine?
If yes, what decision was made to have a stent, open chest surgery, or to do nothing?
If a stent placement or open chest surgery have been performed:
1) Were there any problems during recuperation and afterwards that decreased one's independence
2) How long ago was the stent placement or open chest surgery?
3) If you have had one of the two procedures above, was it worthwhile?
If the decision was NOT have a stent placement or open chest surgery", were there any type of organizations to support one's body, mind and spirit to keep from being discouraged? Is palliative care an option if one is independent?
1) How long have you had the abdominal aneurysm and how large is it now?
2) Are there any special medications, supplements, diets, liquids taken that have worked to keep the abdominal aneurysm from growing and rupturing?
Thank you so much!
I'm trying to make life changing decisions....
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