Thanks guys. Talked to my cardiologist today & he said let's meet again in 6 or 7 months. Since we were at yearly follow-ups there must have been some change. He tends to be a bit evasive so I won't know details until I get my echo report. But hey that is at least 6 months without open-heart surgery so I am good with that!
Oldtimer- I agree with you about it being the tech's fault. I have had the same tech for both studies and this time she was much more gentle.
Molly C-yes it costs money but think of all the money you won't get the chance to make if it ruptures!
Mulehound-Did your mom have EDS of AS? I am trying to get an idea of how much they lower the surgical indications. In normal population anything over 5.5 cm is an indication for surgery or any growth 0f >50 mm in one year. I know that they will lower the threshold for EDS patients but I am not sure how low.
Freeman-how large was your anuerysm? Was it located on the anterior communicating artery? Were you symptomatic?

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