KANtenah, I am glad that I could be of some help. I consider myself very fortunate to have found this forum. I feel that everyone on here is my friend, and I have received alot of helpful info. Keep...
KANtenah, Please dont wait too long to go for the second opinion, Let us know how you make out, Margie...
Hi KANtenah, Glad that you joined the blog. I have been reading alot of articles on aneurysms since being diagnosed, and 5cm has always been the size where they will consider repair. I am not a dr,...
Thanks, I go to Cleveland Clinic the first week of May for my checkup. I am starting to get a little nervous, hoping there has been no increase in size. Say a prayer for me, Thanks, Margie...
Hi Scuba, Glad that you joined the blog. I dont know much about the stents, but after reading your entry, I think that I would have a second opinion before waiting another year. I agree with you that...
Hi Gymbo, Glad that you joined the group. I also have a 4.5 cm ascending thoracic aneurysm. It sounds like you are headed in the right direction with your consults. I had my consult at Cleveland...
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Hi, Hope your surgery went well, and wishing you a speedy recovery. Margie...
Hi NMC, Glad that you joined the forum. This is a great place to come to for info and support. It sounds like you travel alot, so you may want to consider a trip to Cleveland Clinic. I was just there...
I was wondering the same thing, since I was just at the Clinic , and thinking of Mary, and her surgery. Hope that all is going well, I have been praying for a good outcome and speedy recovery. Margie...
sending a report, but I would imagine they would. I hope this information helps someone in their decision making for going to Cleveland Clinic. Margie ...
The experience that I had at Cleveland Clinic was probably the best experience I have ever had with a new hospital and a new Dr. Even the atmosphere in the lobby was welcoming, and every employee...
Yes, I agree, wouldnt it be great if all hospitals at least tried harder to give better care. Even my husband was impressed! Margie...
that. The place is huge, but you couldnt ask for more kind, compassionate people to take care of you. I had a very positive experience for my first time there, and I hope it continues to be that...
Thanks, I appreciate it, and any prayer will be greatly appreciated also. This forum has been a lifesaver. Otherwise, I really dont have anyone to talk to about this that would understand. Thanks...
Yes, I have read some of the previous postings, and that is part of the reason I chose Cleveland Clinic. By next week this time hopefully I will have had my second opinion,and can say that I had a...
Hi, Havent been on here for awhile, I also have a ascending aortic aneurysm, 4.5 cm, was diagnosed in Dec. 09. I have had only 1 ctscan since. I was told I could do pretty much what I wanted , I was...
[color=#0000ff> ] the small stuff. Thanks again, margie ...
[color=blue> MaryAZ, Welcome, and I am glad that you decided to post on this site. I am hoping for a great outcome for you when you have your surgery, and will be praying for you. It sounds like you...
Does anyone see cardiologists on the east coast , near or in Pennsylvania? Please let me know. Cleveland Clinic isnt too far to go, but if I could find someone in PA it would be much better for me...
recovery if I need to have the repair. I am told I will need to be put on the bypass , and it will be a long complicated surgery. I am not looking forward to that, so I am happy to hear that you had...
Hi, MJW, Sorry to hear of the problems with the surgery. Do you mind stating your age? I also have the ascending thoracic aneurysm, but no surgery for now, and I have already decided that I would...
I got my report from the radiologist that read the first ct scan. The aneurysm measures the same size as the first reading. Time to relax now!!!! There is pericardial fluid though, and I am not sure...
No, mine is a thoracic aortic ascending aneurysm....
I sometimes think that I should be on meds, of just start drinking! I dont do either, but I do drink coffee, and I know that will probably have to go. It never bothered me before( the caffeine), but...
I was diagnosed Dec. 09, with a 4.5 cm ascending aortic aneurysm. It was definitely the shock of my life. I do havd SVT and Afib, and have had ablation therapy for the SVT. I just cant imagine that...
So, you dont have a aneurysm? I am not sure I understand. I thought that you did, and was having a followup check. I am going tomorrow after work, so it will be a long day. I am happy for you if you...
Yes, I know that they can stay the same, but I am still worried. Maybe I can calm down once I have the ct scan over with. I would still like to know what caused this. I have never had high blood...
I am thinking positive, hoping that there is no change, unless it is for the better. ( I do know that aneurysms dont shrink)....
I couldnt wait till next Friday, so I am going on Tues. evening after work for the ct scan. I hope to get my results by Thurs or Fri. I pick up a copy of the report at Med. Records, I cant wait for...
I am interested in hearing from someone who has a ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm, and what they have been told about treatment. I was diagnosed in Dec, 2009, and will have a followup ct scan next...