Mended Hearts Open Forum

Hi Laura Sounds like you are experiencing a lot of anxiety about your diagnosis.  Perhaps you should request a second opinion and further explain your honest feelings. Go from there and best to you.  Lisa ------------------------------ Lisa Johnson ...

Hi Mended Heart Friends, I had my consultation with the thoracic surgeon at the aorta clinic here in Atlanta at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital today re. my AAA of 4.2. I met with the surgeon and his NP who heads up the Survaillence Program. I am much ...

Hello Cindy - You are not alone. I just got a similar finding. I was having some chest pain and an "abnormal" EKG so my Dr. sent me to a cardiologist that sent me for an echo and echo-stress test. Everything looked good except that I have a dilation of ...

Herb,  Thank you so much for posting your journey. It's really helpful and feels hopeful.   ~ Lisa ------------------------------ Lisa Malmar ------------------------------

I'm right there with you. Just found out the same news earlier this week and am waiting to talk to the Dr.. I have a CT scheduled a month from now (soooo  long to wait!) so I'm trying to remain hopeful and calm. I'm so sorry others are going through this ...