Hello. One of the results of a CT done last week was a 4.1 cm ascending aortic aneurysm . I have ... form surgery, is there any way to decrease the aneurysm? (I like to be proactive in my health. Are ... View answer

I was told yesterday that they think I have a Aneurysm in my aorta valve. The doctor has me set up for Monday fasting 8 hrs Then the Ct scan @2 pm in afternoon. Isn't this really serious ? Should I go ... View answer

question is, I have been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm an I just had a ultrasound done today .... My question is, what could be causing the aneurysm? My new doctor is testing me... View answer

What is the size of aortic aneurysm before surgery is recommended? ... View answer

What it the likely hood that a 16 year will get an aortic aneurysm? ... View answer

My cousin was just diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm 7.5cm. Have any of you had this successfully treated wuth surgery? Thank you all. She will see a cardiac surgeon Thursday. She is scared. I ... View answer

aneurysm s were a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm(dilated to 8.6 cm, about 9 inches long) and a Supra Renal Abdominal aortic aneurysm(dilated to 5.6) and were repaired in separate... View answer

I have been diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm. I have been on the nicotine patch for the last two weeks. Should I be using the patch or can it affect the aneurysm. I have had an MRI last... View answer

also have an Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm at the aortic root that is approx 5.5 cm. My cardiologist suggests I continue with the medication and then review in six months to see if the aneurysm gets... View answer

scan showed a thickening of my abdominal wall. I also was diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm and a valve stenosis in March. I had some reflux some months back but am much better now. So... View answer