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is it ok to fly with 4.6 Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm
I am a 72 year old women from Australia, just been diagnosed with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm , after having a CT for sciatica they discovered...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Oct 26 5:38am
Flying with an ascending aortic aneurism
I am a 75 year old, 5' 11' male who weighs 188 pounds, does not smoke, exercises regularly, is otherwise healthy and only drinks wine...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Jan 28 8:33am
Flying with a TAA
Has anyone been flying with a 4.1 cm TAA? Have you had any problems are suspect the flying has increased the size of your Aneurysm.
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Aug 21, 2024
How to get help on plane flying to mayo with luggage. Can't lift?
Is there a way to have a companion flying to Mayo and during my surgery stay? Heart surgery is scary to face alone especially for...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Apr 9, 2023
New to the forum.
I'm an 80 year old Aussie. I've led a reasonably healthy life, having been a competing athlete in my youth. 6 years in the army...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: May 27 8:16pm
Travel/Newly Diagnosed
Hello, I am newly diagnosed with an aTAA of 4.3cm. I am pretty devastated. Fitness is such an important part of my life. I have...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Jul 20, 2024
Advice for first time client to Mayo
Hello I am looking for helpful suggestions or advice for a new client visiting Mayo for the first time. Examples would be the best way...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Jun 9, 2024
Traveling for the first time after diagnosis
I am planning on traveling to AZ from VA next week for a long weekend with my youngest daughter. My cardiologist said there were not...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Oct 20, 2024
newly diagnosed by heart saver scan
Hi! 52-year old female with no risk factors except high cholesterol. I got a heart saver scan and it said my ascending thoracic aorta is...
Support Group: Aortic Aneurysms
Last active: Jul 25, 2024