Aneurysm history and weight lifting

[Gail in Ca]

I recently e-mailed my surgeon, not really expecting a response directly from him, I had not done this before and didn't know he had an address.
Anyway, he responds in 2 days!
I asked his opinion about weight lifting and people like me that have had past aneurysm and connnective tissue issues.
He said to avoid heavy weight lifting like long isometric bench presses, etc.
So I can still work out on the machines.
Thought I 'd pass this along,
Gail

 

[RobThatsMe]

Hi Gail,

Thanks for the info. It seems that doctors have finally made the connection between weight lighting and aneurysms. I think that anyone that has a family history of either an aneurysm or dissection, or anyone that is a serious weightlifter should see their doctor and be checked on a regular basis. The full body scan CT is a wonderful tool for catching these.

How are AORTIC ANEURYSMS Detected?

Patients sometimes detect an aneurysm by feeling a pulsating mass in the abdomen, or it may be found by their physician during a routine physical examination. The best way to detect unsuspected aortic aneurysms is by an ultrasound or CAT scan of the abdomen. Ultrasound is quick, inexpensive, non-invasive, and accurate; if the aorta can be seen, the presence of an aneurysm can be identified or excluded. CAT scans of the abdomen remain the most accurate tests for aortic aneurysm, both for initial detection and for determining aneurysm size. They provide information equal to MRI scans.

Rob

 

[Rich]

A very good friend of mine was a world champion weight lifter.
He even took second in the world in his class at age 72!
However he also died not long after of an aneurysm.
I think weight training is fine but just don't get carried away.