Ralele, Much of the key info (to me at least) about aneurysms from the book is also contained in this article: http://content.onlinejacc.org/article.aspx?articleid=1140497 There is also a lot of good...
Lex, Although my valve is bicuspid it has been functioning well so I had valve sparing surgery. Except for a bout of afib which sent me back to the hospital for a few hours, my recovery is...
I've read that once an aneurysm reaches 47mm that it tends to keep growing. This implies that some smaller aneuryms can remain stable, but the fact that yours has grown at 1mm/yr is not a good sign....
"I have read a couple of people talking about restrictions on air travel. I'm supposed to fly cross country to visit daughter and family. What are the air travel concerns?" Welcome to the chat. The...
I can start driving at 3.5 weeks. I'm not real clear on the path from where I am now to where I used to be. For now I am not pushing myself. I am to start cardiac rehab in a few weeks so that should...
Yes, my surgery went well, thanks. Been home almost 2 weeks now and walking about a mile a day and otherwise taking it easy....
The article that I was thinking of was not included with the other articles above, it is here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204047504574384973660445730.html Titled Older, Slower,...
The waiting is probably the worst part, but the restrictions really only preclude intense activities. There is a series of Pulitzer Prize winning articles by a journalist living with an aneurysm. In...
Hi, I suggest you check out the valvereplacement.org forum, as they have a ton of information. There is some good information in the post-surgery section. Here is a current thread started by someone...
FYI, I found the thread in the other forum from the person that had their 2nd aneurysm, here: http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/showthread.php?41595-Echos-and-CT-scans Good luck with everything....
BumHeart, Yes, after having an aneurysm you are at higher risk for another. A vascular specialist told me that I have to assume that the genetic material that formed my arteries may not be as durable...
Hi, First I expect the Dr will order a CT scan or MRI to get a more accurate measurement. While an ultrasound can detect TAA I've read that how well is highly dependent on the skill of the ultrasound...
FYI, I found a very relevant forum for people with valve issues, here: http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/activity.php?s=1b1ab07673182b21c15761201403fd43 Lots of discussions on exercising, valve...
Lex, I'm leaning toward a valve sparing procedure if possible, and a bio valve if not. The life expectancy (for the valve) with either of these choices is limited (likely 10-15 years), so I may have...
New to the site and learned about a month ago I had an aortic aneurysm, diagnosed by PET scan as 4.5cm. Follow up with Cardio Thoracic surgeon indicated it may be as large as 4.8 and follow-up...