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    Surgery on Ascending Aortic Aneurysm at 4.8cm?

    Thanks so much to both of you.....Catie and cldlhd. With all the information I've read on this site from you and others, there is no way I'm waiting till 5cm. And definitely not waiting till 5.5 cm which is what my Cardio wants me to do.
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    Surgery on Ascending Aortic Aneurysm at 4.8cm?

    Found an article about 2 petite females (each under 5'4''). One of these patients is the same height as me (5'2''). She had an ascending aortic aneurysm of 4.8 cm. The surgeon who performed surgery on her is well-known Dr. "E" from Yale. He recommended surgery immediately at 4.8 cm. After...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    Hi Catie.....thanks for all the info you gave me. May I ask which surgeon at Cleveland Clinic is going to do your surgery? I like the way the surgeon you chose has worked with you and seems to be thorough and on top of things. And you said he's a senior surgeon and that's what I would want...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    Hi Rachel.....thanks for your information. Seems like lots of cardiologists have this wait, wait and wait some more attitude. Problem with waiting is you live in constant fear that one of these days the balloon will pop. And I'm constantly wondering if I'm doing anything to aggravate...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    Hi Catie....thanks for your response. And sorry about the multiple threads. I posted my question and realized I was not logged in under my name so I posted a second time. First I want to tell you I wish you all the best on your upcoming surgery. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope all...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    DachsieMom........Wow!!! I just read the article by Dr. E at Yale. I am in shock!!! I have the exact same profile as some of the patients he referenced. I am just under 5'3'' and I'm 41 (same exact age as his patients) and my aorta is at 4.4. The patients he operated on were at 4.8. I...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    DachsieMom......that is the one thing that I have been worried about. I am going to bring the article you mentioned above with me to my appointment on Oct. 5th. Thanks for posting it and for bringing this to my attention. Where did you have your surgery?
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    Aortic Dissection

    Something similar to that happened to me back when my BAV and Aortic Aneurysm were first diagnosed. I went in for an echo in order to find out what was causing my heart murmur. The echo tech thought he saw a tear in my aortic wall. He kept asking me if I had any chest pain or trouble...
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    Just found out today--Ascending Aortic Aneurysm has gotten larger---feeling scared!

    Thanks so much for your response. I think my surgery threshold would be lower due to my BAV, plus I am short and I've read that for some reason being short warrants earlier surgical intervention for ascending aortic aneurysm. I have yet to really discuss that in detail with my Dr. And you're...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    AZ Don....you make a lot of really good points. My Dr. mentioned the surgery threshold of 4.5cm because I also have a BAV. I am short (5 ft 3in) as well and have read that surgery is recommended earlier for smaller aortic aneurysms if you are short so that may also be playing into my Dr.s...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    You are right pellicle, and the beautiful words of wisdom you posted I will keep in my head. They do bring comfort to read them. I am lucky that I know about it. I consider it a miracle that it was even discovered in the first place. I think my extreme emotion over this has a lot to do with...
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    Found out today Ascending Aortic Aneurysm is larger---feeling confused and scared!

    Hello everyone....I had an MRI today. It's been 3 years since my last one. My aneurysm 3 years ago was measured by MRI at 4.2cm. Today my MRI revealed it has grown to 4.4 cm. For 7 years my aneurysm was stable at 4.2 cm. But in the past 3 years something caused it to grow by 2 cm. Scary thing is...
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    Rowing Machines....safe for cardiac patients to use?

    The 3 of you make some great points. Thanks AZ Don for the information you gave me from your research. I appreciate all the info and advice you all have offered. I just ordered a heart rate monitor (chest strap design for most accuracy) and will hold off on the rowing machine until it...
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    Rowing Machines....safe for cardiac patients to use?

    I have a BAV and ascending aortic aneurysm of 4.2 cm. I'd like to exercise on a rowing machine. I have not brought it up to my Cardio yet because my check up is not until October. Do any of you work out on a rowing machine? It doesn't cause too much strain on the chest area and is mainly a...
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    Need recommendations for a good heart rate monitor

    Thanks so much for your responses. I just bought one by Polar with a chest strap. It seemed comparable to the others.
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    Need recommendations for a good heart rate monitor

    I'm going to spend my time exercising (walking/jogging) to try to keep my mind off my BAV and my ascending aortic aneurysm. Also trying to get in better shape for future surgery. I need a good heart rate monitor to wear during exercise so I can keep an eye on my heart rate and make sure it...
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    Can't stop thinking about it....scared to death of ascending aortic aneurysm surgery!

    Thanks to you all for your responses!! I've just finished reading every single one and I feel so encouraged by what you all have said. I have tears in my eyes at this moment. Your advice to me is so greatly appreciated. It has helped ease my fears.
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    Can't stop thinking about it....scared to death of ascending aortic aneurysm surgery!

    Pellicle and dick0236.....thanks for your responses. I've been on this site and read lots of experiences other people have had that have been good. The logical side of me says that I should not spend my time worrying, then the emotional side of me says this surgery is no walk in the park...
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    New diagnosed with BAV and "minor" regurgitation.

    James, welcome to this site! Looks like you are receiving some great advice. That's why I love this site. I have to tell you, your story sent chills down my spine. I'm a 41 year old female who has never had any health problems, always gotten my yearly checkups and live a fairly...
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