Jean's Aortic Aneurysm Story

Hear how a patient survived and thrived following an aortic emergency at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute at Hoag.

[@nickg9021]

The title says aneurysm but the people in the video say dissection ... two very different things . I know from personal experience,having had a Type A Aortic Dissection. So which one was it in Jean's case ?

[@dmr4702]

It is an aneurysm, a dissection is what happens to the aneurysm, you have 2 emergencies: dissection (less dangerous) and rupture (extremely dangerous).

[@kchilz32]

How old were you? I’m 42 and have a mild dilation of 3.9cm at the root of my aorta. Bit nervous

[@123jac]

@@kchilz32 I am almost like you. 2 years ago the dilation was 4cm but last year it became 3.8cm. I changed many habits; no exercise, no standing too much, and drinking >50ml of good olive oil daily. I do not know why it became slightly less in size and still not increasing. The only thing I say is "glory to my God". I wish healing to all people; Jehovah Rapha.

[@kchilz32]

@@123jacamen! That is great! Do you have a connective tissue disorder like Marfan syndrome? Last week I followed up and it’s still at 3.9cm been stable for the past 3 years. Glad you are doing great!

[@123jac]

@@kchilz32 my doctor wants me to do genetic testing for Marfan but i do not want to do it. i just keep watching the dilation through imaging every 6-12 months. LORD bless you.

[@MUTHUMANIM-nk7zu]

what are the causes of this disease

[@abuzaara1600]

You should be thankful to Allah for giving you a second chance to live. May Allah bless you with Hidayah, Ameen.