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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: August 15, 2026

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Jay Torres posted an update
1 hour ago (October 27, 2026)
Hey guys i know this is a heart valve website so I hope i don’t offend anyone for asking a question. I’ve been having many pvcs lately. I’ve had catherizations 3 years ago and a mri last week and a few echos and all are clean. But for some reason... Read more.
Jay Torres posted an update
1 month ago (September 16, 2026)
Getting a cardiac mri tomorrow to Check the current size of my aortic root aneurysm. Wish me luck 😅
👍 Grace Mason reacted to this
1 month ago (September 17, 2026)
Good luck Jay! Hope that it is stable but if not you will be in good hands! ❤️
1 month ago (September 24, 2026)
Ty guys, overall it went well. But for some reason the mri did not show my aortic root. It said nothing about it. I’m praying they did not screw up.
Jay Torres posted an update
2 months ago (August 15, 2026)
I have aortic root dialation 4.3, tricuspid valve with no leaks. How can a have a aneurysm with out valve issues ? Anyone please ?
2 months ago (August 15, 2026)
It can be caused by connective tissue disease, years of hypertension, smoking, and possible genetic mutations for aortic disease. Anyone else in your family have any history of aortic aneurysm?
2 months ago (August 15, 2026)
No one has it. But my grandfather died of a heart attack at 73
2 months ago (August 15, 2026)
I’ve had high blood pressure since my 20s
2 months ago (August 16, 2026)
That could be a contributing factor…

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