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[gilreid1]

I am going for a second scan to check aortic aneurysm. This is a recall as the first scan a year ago showed an enlarged area. Not sure what expect any advise would be grateful.

I don’t feel unwell or anything else.

[soppysokes]

any enlargement hiwever small is normally checked by scan every year if no changes then its an annual scan, if and when it starts to enlarge they become 6 months, 3 months if reaches 5 referral to see if repair would be on the cards.

[gilreid1 in reply to soppysokes]

Thanks for replying. The letter I received explains that but what is involved if you require repair ?

Thanks

[soppysokes in reply to gilreid1]

the repair can be done by conventional op or by a less invasive one. Look up EVAR (Endoscopic vascular Aneurism Repair)A AA repair and it will explain clearly.

[gilreid1 in reply to soppysokes]

👍were you given the choice?

[soppysokes]

alot is dependent on persons general health and other conditions.

If after its got to large size its decided it is the ‘type’ that can be done by EVAR and risks of general anaesthesia are such that the less invasive EVAR can be done,then EVAR is usually recomended.

[Cariad-y-Mor]

Hi gilreid1 . Do you have a thorasic aneurism or an abdominal one ? My husband has a thorasic anuerism which measures 5.7 at last scan. He has already seen the surgeon and is waiting for a date for the actual operation. He has been told it will be open heart surgery. It cannot be done by the vascular route. Hubby is a fit 72 year old .

[gilreid1 in reply to Cariad-y-Mor]

My scan was abdominal. My first as it has newly been itruduced for 66 year olds in Scotland. I had a triple bypass October 2019.

[Cariad-y-Mor in reply to gilreid1]

Yes my hubby had the scan for aortic aneurism when he was in his 60's....but it was clear. He subsequently had 2 procedures to deal with an erratic heartbeat. It was when he had a scan after those procedures that they found the thorasic aortic aneurism. They were surprised it seem to have developed so quickly.

Gosh you have already had a triple by pass....you are one of the brave heart warriors. Keep well. 🦋🦋

[soppysokes]

They do go through in quite alot of detail before any proceedure is agreed on so you have the opportunity to find which is best to go for. the EVAR is usually less time in hospital if all straightforward and is shorter full recovery period to heal. Ours was done in a dedicated hospital in which the ops are quite routine and they very knowledgeable on their subject. If the time evr comes, and it may not, try to get it done in those places .

[gilreid1 in reply to soppysokes]

You say ours ? Are you in the UK.

[soppysokes in reply to gilreid1]

yes, in Kent

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I was only thinking the other day I had not seen you in a while on here and now you have posted

I do not have any advise but I really hope everything goes well and you will let us know x

[gilreid1 in reply to BeKind28-]

Be kind thanks. If I am honest there was some really negative comments towards some of my posts and replies so thought best to take time out. But people like you always keep me interested.

🤗

[BeKind28- in reply to gilreid1]

Hello

I am sorry to hear that I just thought you were taking a break and doing well shows me not to presume

For what it is worth I had noticed you were not about and thank you and I really would like to know how you get on x

[Still_Breathing]

When mine was discovered it was on the 'sweet spot to be repaired, think it was 6.6, I was 55 at the time.I had the ascending aorta repaired with a new mechanical aortic valve fitted as well and was done with OHS. The valve was damaged due to the expansion.

The Consultant gave me 3 to 5 years at the time if nothing was done and basically said it could pop in front of him and he very much doubt he could save me.

As others have already stated they will monitor yours and tell you if / when you hit your 'sweet spot'

[gilreid1 in reply to Still_Breathing]

👌thanks for replying

[sandandkev]

I have a friend who has had an AAA for over 20yrs,it gets measured every year,he lives life normally and has given it a name

[gilreid1 in reply to sandandkev]

That’s reassuring thanks

[Bingofox007]

My dad has a sub-renal AAA. He used to go for 6 monthly scans as it was quite a size but he’s not in good health snd bedbound, last review he managed he saw anaesthetist and cardiologist too and all the multidisciplinary team advised against surgery due to his co-morbidities. If he presents in A&E with symptoms of ruptured aneurysm they said they’d operate but he wouldn’t likely survive so we just live life as best we all can and don’t really think about it. It’s not causing pain. Wishing you well and good luck. 🦊x

[gilreid1 in reply to Bingofox007]

I am lucky that I have good health and fitness. Really hope your dad enjoys his time and having a caring family will help.

🤗

[Bingofox007]

thank you 🦊x

[Jillybean160391]

My husband's was enlarged and they monitored it's size for over 2 years then he had surgery . He's great now. They put a stent in the enlarged area which is weaker than the rest of the aorta then all is well. It is a big op. But all well after

[gilreid1 in reply to Jillybean160391]

That’s great glad everything went well. All the best 🤗