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Should I Be Concerned As I Was Diagnosed With An Abdominal Aneurysm?
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My husband was diagnosed with an abdominal aneurysm on Jan.7 when he had an ultrasound.It measured 25mm and was told that they do not operate until it is 50mm.His father died of an abdominal aortic aneurysm @85yrs.It concerns my husband that he can always feel it.When he sneezes or coughs it is a burning sensation. He has become very concerned about this aneurysm.Should he be concerned?
My husband was diagnosed with an abdominal aneurysm on Jan.7 when he had an ultrasound.It measured 25mm and was told that they do not operate until it is 50mm.His father died of an abdominal aortic aneurysm @85yrs.It concerns my husband that he can always feel it.When he sneezes or coughs it is a burning sensation. He has become very concerned about this aneurysm.Should he be concerned?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hi. Yes, definitely you all should be concerned about an abdominal aneurysm.
Take second opinion of another Cardio-thoracic Surgeon to confirm. If he also says to wait and watch, you must strictly follow the schedule of visits and ultrasonographies to see the progress.
Take second opinion of another Cardio-thoracic Surgeon to confirm. If he also says to wait and watch, you must strictly follow the schedule of visits and ultrasonographies to see the progress.
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