Thoracic Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
Originally Posted by
pepperbelly
I rode today for the first time in at least a couple of weeks.
I went for a yearly low dose CT since I used to smoke and the results this time mentioned a thoracic ascending aorta aneurysm.
Doc sent me for a better CT and it confirmed a 4.6cm x 4.0cm aneurysm.
He says right now it’s stable and I will be getting a CT every 3 months to see if it’s growing and how fast.
The good news is I have no restrictions. When I said I was afraid it would pop while climbing on my bike he laughed and said no, it won’t do that.
After a short 6 mile ride my legs are letting me know I haven’t ridden in a while.
I feel good though.
They found mine the same way in November: 4.5cm. Cardiologist said no more than 30lbs and 120 bpm. I can hit 120bpm walking down the street. There doesn't seem to be any consensus on what's safe and what's not.
Last edited by Torelli4; 04-10-26 at 11:30 AM.