Aortic Aneurysm: What is it and how is it treated?

Learn how the aorta becomes weakened, how aortic aneurysms develop and strategies for repairing them from Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute Aorta Center.

[@user-qu9ri3lt5s]

My son just had open heart surgery had an heart aneurysm they removed the aneurysm and repaired the aortic valve. He didn't have any symptoms or no pain he was going to diving school and he had to have a physical they heard a heart murmur that's when they did an echo on him and found the aneurysm. They told him go straight to the hospital. They told him his diving career was over. He was doing recreational diving then he wanted to do Commercial Diving . Now he wants to go to school for Welding. He is very healthy and young. To all of you that are going thru this type of surgery be strong . I'm keeping the families in prayer for their loved ones . It's a very physical and emotional situation.

[@jennykemp915]

I’m going in this week to have an aneurysm removed between the main blood vessels. Please pray for me

[@Mari-mp1nn]

Hope everything went well!

[@jennykemp915]

Yes, it has gone very well, other than being. Dry sore. The surgeons seemed happy haha

[@darlenespatafore1743]

Prayers 🙏

[@snowbearize]

Keep safe always.

[@123jac]

@@jennykemp915 Lord's blessings and healing to all of us. Happy for you, Jenny.

[@0230Raveena]

Modern medicine is truly amazing. The doctors who do this work are superheros.

[@MarkFuriniArt]

I apparently have an thoracic aortic aneurysm at 4.4. Just got diagnosed. Swell. I had open heart surgery (tetralogy of fallot) when I was a baby. I'm pretty lucky I've moved through life as healthy as I have. This is still scary though. It feels like a time bomb waiting to go off. I have another CT scan in 6 months. Good luck to everyone else. God Bless.

[@charlenejumawan6251]

Hello. What symptoms did you have?

[@Adlesirg]

My son just turned 14 and he was also born with TOF. He had his first open heart surgery when he was 10 weeks old, then another to install an artificial pulmonary valve when he was 6 years old, and this was repaired last year. Three days ago he had his appointment with the cardiologist (who he saw 6 months ago) and now the new concern is that he has aortic root dilation between 30-40 mm. My Sonshine was also born with 22q11 deletion which caused TOF and therefore complicates everything even more. He is amazingly healthy aside from his heart condition and has never taken medication for his heart.... unfortunately now he will start medication today, to lower the blood pressure and prolong the need of a surgery. He had a rapid growth spurt and this accelerated the problem with the artificial pulmonary valve and this new issue as well. He just turned 14 and he's 5'10. He is our world...as parents we are extremely worry, but gotta be strong in front of him. My darling he is amazingly resilient and courageous.but he's also more aware of how serious this is. I admire his maturity and the way he's handling this new situation. Keeping all of you in my thoughts. Wishing everyone with an aortic aneurysm a speedy recovery. 🙏❤️

[@chicagomike]

Hope you are ok now .

[@pritiyadav5168]

Can you tell me the overall surgery. It would be a great Help to me.

[@tupakkaonhyvaa]

That's pretty much what it is, a time bomb as you mentioned.

[@ascott5541]

Great doctor. Saved my life twice. Dr Roselli is a great doctor.

[@123jac]

God bless these good doctors. I have 4.5 cm aneurysm and I pray to our heavenly father to save my life.

[@tobization]

He saved my life too in March of '19 when I had an aneurysm at the aortic root. He saved my valve by sewing it inside the dacron graft (Modified David Procedure). Cleveland Clinic and Dr Roselli rock!

[@chicagomike]

@@123jac wow. Omg. I am sorry. My only brother was just diagnosed. God bless you. Hope you are ok.

[@ralphandjuneegarcia5547]

@@123jac I agree God Bless these doctors and all that assist them! I pray constantly for my time bomb. It has now grown to 5.1 the probables being that to fix it would be my 5th open heart surgery.

[@ilp694]

Thank You Dr. Eric Roselli!

[@VPM205]

Thank you. so informative to a new patient of auto immune conditions.

[@ilp694]

And thanks for Master and Guru Dr. Lars Svensson!

[@gaylecheung3087]

Superb video doctors are amazing commentaries excellent division is a great everything about this very important video is expressive ♥️🇨🇦🌏

[@123jac]

My ascending aortic aneurysim went down from 4.4 cm (44mm) to 38mm; ...THANK YOU JESUS; fasting and praying. AMEN. I will post the three reports I have on my facebook in a few days.

[@SavedBySweetGrace]

Hi Tilly! Praise the Lord, God is so good! We found out about my husband's enlarged aorta and leaking valve last year, unfortunately from 4.2 (last year) its 4.3 now. We are concerned but trusting the Lord. Any tips on what you did that it went down in size? I told my husband today about praying and fasting, then I read your comment, which is validating to me that we should seek the Lord and pray during this time more than ever! But anything we should know/do to help with the size if possible? He's 38 years old.

[@SavedBySweetGrace]

Also, what's your Facebook if you don't mind? Would love to see the reports!!

[@captainplanet1260]

Hi Tilly Thats amazing news!!! How did you do it???

[@123jac]

@@captainplanet1260 hi, I fasted and until now i eat fewer meals. I really believe LORD Jesus is always in control of my life and health. Does fasting lower blood pressure and make me too relaxed then the heart vessels have less stress? maybe. I will keep doing what i am doing, also i quit drinking alcohol totally. Regardless to everything, i thank my LORD for my heart health.

[@enginkaya5482]

How ?

[@kieralinn]

I just got diagnosed with this today, they have me making an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow.

[@thinkingoutloud675]

Hope everything went well...speedy recovery as well

[@pipaistaken]

Hope it went well

[@aswinaswin9509]

What symptoms did u have ??

[@edgarz7330]

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[@ginapolman4968]

Excellent information

[@heathermays6242]

Thank you for this video it was super helpful.

[@jeanniekeeler3035]

Thanks, very helpful 💙

[@powerjay8920]

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[@powerjay8920]

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[@justenparker8285]

Phenomenal video, thank you so very much! My bicuspid aortic valve has carried me a long way over 46 years but now my regurgitation is moderate with an ascending aorta measuring 4.7 cm (at the level of the pulmonary artery). My left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) measured 20 mmHg during a left heart catheterization (left ventricular manometry) on Monday. The good news is that I have angiographically normal coronary arteries. In other words, my aorta is still jacked up but my other arteries are good. There's always good news if you look hard enough! Ha! Trying to get an appointment with one of these world-class surgeons to make this another thing I got to go through once. I'm looking forward to moving this process forward! Thanks again, Cleveland Clinic!

[@wanjiruwaramaauthor4024]

Apparently, that's what I have (aortic ectasia) and my doctor plays it down as if it isn't such a big deal. My heart raises on occasion, even when seated doing nothing. I need to follow up on this.

[@thegamingbird101]

Abdominal aortic aneurysm was what my grandfather had, he just passed away this Christmas, and its so sad that I'd never see him again, it was due to the strain of continuous daily smoking too, we tried to help mediate it but it was too late, at the operating desk, the doctor said he had the aorta at 8cm thicness which was triple what it should've been, and he couldn't make it, due to him not wanting the surgery for his age and also that it would keep affecting him even if it went smoothly, but his passing was sudden and too few goodbyes were said, it is truly a tragic Christmas this year for my whole family 😢😥

[@chrisotc6832]

So sorry to hear about your Grandfather,my prayers are with you.

[@thegamingbird101]

@@chrisotc6832 🙏🏼

[@blakeaaron5698]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Is this what caused his demise? How long did he have after diagnosis? My grandma was just diagnosed with an aortic abdominal aneurysm, the docs said it was the largest they’ve ever seen (9cm). She’s 90, but otherwise healthy. Her doctor said surgery is too risky, so I’m wondering what her prognosis looks like.

[@thegamingbird101]

@@blakeaaron5698 he had 3 days left afterwards, and it was agonizing to watch, because he slowly got colder and lost strength 😔

[@blakeaaron5698]

@@thegamingbird101 that sounds really tough to endure... thanks for responding.

[@amorenoorskitchen7732]

Amazing amazing.

[@rhondabitler2461]

I have an ascending aortic aneurysm diagnosed in May. I received two different sizes 4.5 cm and 4 cm. at that time. I then went for a second opinion and got 4.3 so doctor wanted to do another CT. That time I got 4cm. I don't know what to believe. I have my six month follow up next month so we will see what comes of that. I'm deep down not comfortable with this thing so close to my heart. But on the other hand they grow slow so that's a good thing. This video is fantastic. It shows a very clear and concise picture of the aorta and I've been searching for something like this to clearly see the location. Fantastic.

[@rajra4156]

Hi butler pls let me know the report after next ct pls

[@rhondabitler2461]

@@rajra4156 Will do

[@MexhomieXlll]

I wish i had insurance i got a chest scan and its too much

[@rhondabitler2461]

@@MexhomieXlll I wish you had it too.

[@MexhomieXlll]

Was it detected with a ct chest scan or full body

[@vinneg7952]

The VA scheduled me for a Nuclear Chemical Stress Test. Is it safe with a newly found Ascending Thoracic Aortic aneurism and constant Long-Standing Persistent AFib?

[@vickie2382]

My brother passed away from an aortic dissection (type A). I also had a type B dissection, very painful.

[@blakeaaron5698]

My grandma was just diagnosed with a very large AAA, but her doctor said surgery is too risky (she’s 90), so I’m wondering what her prognosis looks like. Also, any interventions that could prolong her life. She’s otherwise very healthy and active and loves her life.

[@jamesderynck1219]

thank you explains a lot have a aortic root at 4.7 cm

[@HyperionKing]

How old r u any updates

[@dianewolfthal704]

I would ask everyone to trust their doctors, not read uninformed opinions below. They have the education to guide us.

[@mikefixac]

Does the Windkessel Effect have anything to do with the aortic root having problems?

[@tammykozerski9561]

They thankfully found my TAA 2016. At that time it was 4.1cm, Nov 2019 it’s grown to 4.6cm. Supposed to have a re check in May but with this Covid going on, Dr is pushing it in hopes this virus stuff will calm down😔 I get it but..... I only have one heart. It’s not a knee.... if/when this blows.... I don’t get a do over... Just super anxious

[@purplejoker7472]

Tammy Kozerski I’m sorry to hear that. I believe i could have this as well and im super scared. Can you feel a bulge rolling up and down your abdomen? Like just above the belly button but below ribs. Also do you feel too much pressure in your abdomen when taking deep breathe’s?

[@tammykozerski9561]

Purple Joker mine is actually in the top area of the aorta next to the heart. It’s super scary. If in doubt, call your Dr!!! Be your own advocate. Push...

[@awakengg6069]

I hope you're ok 🙏

[@tammykozerski9561]

Awaken GG I’m good. Nervous about if it’s grown anymore or stable where it’s at. Thank you 😊

[@anagrape2015]

hope ur doing ok🙏

[@johniehill6365]

I am 76yo female with a 4.0 ascending aorta aneurysm. Can yo tell me what my max heart rate should be when working out??

[@BigSpuds]

aye had pulsating on my left side stomach yesterday for about 10mins no other symptoms its not had it again since should i be worried ornget it checked for AAA

[@tyyung177]

Had an aortic dissection at water polo practice 2 years ago at 19 years of age. Is there anyway I can get off my 3 blood pressure medications

[@rqjgaming]

What were your symptoms when you had it?

[@aicon4083]

signs of chest pain so I thought its ulcer after which am now having this AAA pulse heat with pain at my left side and at my back too is this normal or I need a medical consultant. What's your advice please

[@clevelandclinic]

Please seek in-person medical advice as soon as possible.

[@4shys2]

I wanted to know how the type of work (industrial lifting) you can effect . If the size is 5cm ?

[@1234saluki]

Think about that job. My dad and my brother had aneurysm s that broke doing heavy work like digging with shovel and using a axe. I wouldn't chance it.

[@tenzinwoeser3793]

Rest in peace @joeaesthetic ❤

[@sagarkatariya249]

How can I consult Dr Eric Roselli, I am from India and need to discuss to operate open surgery for ascending aortic aneurysm with heart pumping upto 25 percentage. Please guide me to contact your clinic and have opinion. If it's possible then I can plan my travel for surgery.

[@clevelandclinic]

We have heart and vascular nurses available Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (ET) to help answer your heart, vascular and thoracic questions. Call 866.289.6911 to speak with a nurse or visit the link below (and click on the ""Talk to a Nurse Tab"") to chat online or email a nurse. cle.clinic/2OigcPh

[@deepaksinghsisodiya5690]

Kuchh pata chala bhai aapka ??plese aap apna number de digiye hum v sath me chalenge ...suffering from same problem

[@blakeaaron5698]

My grandma was just diagnosed with an aortic abdominal aneurysm, the docs said it was the largest they’ve ever seen. She’s 90, but otherwise healthy. Her doctor said surgery is too risky, so I’m wondering what her prognosis looks like.

[@mkultravibes7763]

What does a 2cm density overlying aorta/mediastinum mean?

[@selfrisene.n.t7942]

I have a common question I'm 35 and weigh about 180 but tall so I have a gut on me but I notice my belly will pulsate to my heart rhythm there for i can see it pulse there is no pain I've always noticed it but never thought much until I started hearing about these aneurysms is it normal for my fat to jiggle my doc listened to it with his scope and said it was normal

[@mrgordy1980]

Try a second and third opinion from other doctors

[@ravibhai1292]

Hey what about you now??

[@trappinstreamz]

I just turn 30 and 240 and i see my chest and belly pulse I'm wondering big I'm too young to get AAA or not 😭

[@MexhomieXlll]

How does this get detected. Ive had a ct chest scan and ultrasound of heart but I ended up having mycoplasma in lungs..Will it also show even If they werent looking for an a.a?

[@timoerman8247]

Yes thats how they found mine was just a normal CT.

[@Toyversestore]

My aortic root is 4.17 cm at 35 yr age. What are my life expectancy ?

[@123jac]

God might let you live till you are 80. As I know, avoid anything that stresses you, and no hard physical work. Mine is 4.5 cm ( the ascending), yes I am scared, the doctor will keep watching it every 6 months. It could take years to become 5 cm. God help us and help the sick ones.

[@ElijahForPrez]

@@123jac I'm 36 and my is 4.8 at the root. God has this and believe in him

[@123jac]

@@ElijahForPrez God is good. June 2021 mine was just slightly over 4.4 cm( 44mm), December, I hurt my back and shoulder, I went to ER, they notice ascending aortic aneurysim around 4.4 or close to that; I have the reports. Three days ago, I went for a CT scan with contrast; my cardiologist watching it closely;......all the praise to our Heavenly Father, it is now 3.8 cm. I do not know how that happened, but I fasted whenever I could and prayed and asked our God to heal me, I told Our Heavenly Father that Jesus told us to ask in his name and we will be given. I have all the reports, I will gather them and post them on my facebook page in a few days. May Lord heal his children, amen.

[@ElijahForPrez]

@@123jac paise the lord! God is so great! I know God will heal me and others if he just ask. God is the way, the truth and the light. All glory to god

[@trappinstreamz]

Wow so u can get it when your young too I'm 30 and I'm feeling a pulse in my chest and stomach after I had some chest pain

[@nallekarhu7994]

The drainpipe under the sink is 3.5 cm.... Don't know who does his plumbing ...

[@peggykelsey2235]

I will Jenny.

[@BIG_AL_ONE]

I can no longer stand up I can no longer sit up for very long without losing my breath and having rapid heart beat. I'm on 4.5 l of continual oxygen and I go through 2 Albuterol inhalers a month. I go in for pulmonary stress test (which will be impossible for me to perform) if I can even get out of bed without it killing me. I have yet to be diagnosed with anything and the medical community is indifferent with any regard. I am going to die. I have to face it. There is no one that is going to rescue me. If you have doctor's that care, good for you. I have no one to help me, personally or professionally.

[@peterjmcgee4680]

If you have money you can afford to go there

[@maggie1049]

Has anyone ever had this with the Cleveland Clinic. ???? I am going for my second opinion... Need some feed back, I am scared!!!!

[@creativespace3077]

Dr. Roselli did my aortic valve replacement a few years ago. He was awesome! I trust him.

[@darlenespatafore1743]

@@impamize9696 at that size you need to get it repaired.

[@bubbarand2561]

Concerning patients over 80 years old: would you simply let nature take its course?

[@charles2675]

I'm scared

[@pigjinbrute9399]

0÷0= aneurysm

[@lsbberean1224]

They still not goood fixing them fifty fifety chance of death