My husband is only 37 years old, and we just found out he has an enlarged aorta at 4.2 cm as well. I feel like our world is upside down right now. We knew nothing about this. We have 4 little children, and as you can imagine, we are panicking!

@@SavedBySweetGrace after doing an electro cardiogram, and a stress test I've learned that 4.2 cm is not that large, based on my "Body mass" they are saying it is "enlarged" not an immediate threat. definitely follow the doctors orders and hell likely be fine!

@@patcunningham747 Yes! Thank you for your reply. That’s what we were told today by the dr. as well!

@@patcunningham747 same here I have 2 3.8 and 4 mm 2 cardiologist told me that’s not aneurism then I seen relly good cardiologist at major hospital he also published medical papers on cardiologist he said it’s not anurisam I asked about exercise they all said no restriction he said your high and body max that’s not anurisam

62 year old male diagnosed with 4.3 cm ascending aortic aneurysm. Educating myself as well.

Did you have the surgery? I am 55 and in great shape but have a 4.7mm ascending aneurism with oderate to severe aortic stenosis from bicuspid valve. Doctor want to operate in 4 weeks. I am scared, but I feel like you, the best shape of my life, so now is the time.

I'm in same boat but I'm 4.3 and they wanna replace mine....along with my valve

@@robertlee7232 I had open heart surgery 12/19/23. It went well, but I had a ton of post op inflammation and pericardial tampanade and a pericardial effusion, which was probably worse than the actual surgery. They fixed the aneurysm but left the valve be. I won't lie, I was in good shape going in and it was still a lot of work and a long time getting back to normal. I had a lot of pain for about the first 6 months, especially when I coughed or sneezed. Lifting weights made me very sore, so I backed off those a couple of months ago to focus on walking. I'm holding a nice 185, and only get sore if I sneeze or cough, or if I bump into something and take like an elbow to my breastbone, which I think is all pretty normal. I can swing golf clubs full bore, though I'm a little stiff. I would absolutely do the surgery if I had it to do all over again. The peace of mind is massive, and their is no impact on my lifespan. So I effectively took this aneurysm out of the equation. One thing I was not prepared for is how down you can feel at times. You feel fragile and old at times, which messes with your male ego frankly. I had to rely on others while recovering, and I will never see myself as a young man again. But you get past that too. All it takes is a nice blue sky to remind me of how fortunate I am. It is great to get so many bonus years to help my family! Best of luck if and when you do it. Get a good doc, and you will be fine!

Hey.. wish you speedy recovery from surgery !

Wish you complete recovery

How did your surgery go? Hope you are doing well. My aortic was 4.8 cm a few months ago.

Are you going to have surgery?

Did you already have a successful surgery? My thoracic aorta is 5.0. I do not want to want surgery. 😢

You cardiologist should address that depends on size and if you have any connective tissue disorders

Hi! What is CTA?

Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)

@DB-hf7di, maybe CTA is a more precise instrument

Hi. You should not interpret this. You should ask your cardiologist directly. I had a major discrepancy between my first CTA (5.2) and second (4.5) - but these things do not shrink. The cardiologist should follow up with whoever did the readings and get clarity for you.

Look like it’s genetics for you do a genetic testing for it and if it is genetics then they operate at 5.0mm

@@Davidh741 I seen heart doc she said it is not an aneurysm! Studied all my test very well! Kind of odd to me!

jayyarnell4710, I am 70, 4.3 cm. High cholesterol in my instance but otherwise I am just like you. Did you have to take medicine or you have gotten away with just adjustment of the lifestyle?

Wish I knew... I trust my doctor... My aaa is still just under 5... I know that my hypertension is the biggest concern - so beta-blockers seem to keep me well. She needs to eat very well - no smoking - no booze... good diet... and keep blood pressure in the healthy range. I have to say, Christianity is the greatest medicine.

@@matthewstokes1608 thanks for the advice. I totally agree with you that faith in God and clean living with a healthy diet are best medicines for a happy and healthy life, supported by medical intervention as and when necessary. She had the Upper Ascending Aorta Aneurysm open surgery and Aortic valve repair last month and it's still relatively early days as to the ultimate success of the surgery. She has some complications following the surgery however; low sodium, Atrial Fibrillation, rapid heart rate and fluid build up in the lungs. These are being addressed and we realise it's a long slow road to as full a recovery as possible. With prayer and God's guiding hand we hopefully will achieve it.

@@phillipdavies9233 my prayers for you both - keep the faith and all will be well 👍🙏

Hi Curtis, my husband was told the same, not to worry, since his is also 4.5. All we can do is follow the guidelines to manage this, and be aware of symptoms in case of a dissection. Since you have 3, maybe you should also see another doctor. Knowing that you are taking actions to manage this condition should help alleviate stress. Sleep is vital to cardiovascular health. Best wishes to you.

Dr apparently isn’t concerned or you would be checked every 6 months. Treatment options are getting better by the day. It won’t be long until they take care of aneurysm’s through the groin. Hopefully mine holds off that long.

Ascending Aorta normally grows .07cm a year. I was at 4.3 in Dec 2020. In june of 2023, it was

Hi I’m 65 have ascending aneurism at 4.8 not taking blood pressure meds I was told every 6 months get tested it’s a watch and wait we need to trust GOD!

I am taking blood pressure meds! Metroprlol

Please explain

Me too

OMG

This doctor is NOT a flake .. imo. Extremely helpful !!

@@michaelh1889 Opposite experience for me. Very poor communication style on his part, as I mentioned.

Rounds are for other doctors, not for potential patient questions on youtube. Go through your own doctor. He is busy doing heart surgeries, you know, those things that nobody wants to wait very long for. I do not cardiac experts spending time responding to youtube audience questions. That is ridiculous.

@marshhen Excessively negative and dogmatic on your part. Getting opinions and going in for consults with more than one doctor prior to major heart surgery is perfectly reasonable. A doctor could certainly say to come in for a consult - a reasonable response which most doctors would do - and this doctor could not bother to do that.