Diving with an aorta aneurysm

[lynnemari]

Hi, My husband and I have been diving for years. Recently he has been diagnosed with an aorta aneurysm measuring 4.7cm. One cardiologist said he can dive , one said he can’t. However they both acknowledge they don’t know much about diving. We are looking for someone knowledgeable on this . We have plans to dive in the future but need to be more informed on this issue.
Thanks lynnemari

 

[Wookie]

Moved to Diving Medicine, where our docs will have a look at it.

But DAN doesn't seem to be too excited about aneurysms. I expect it depends on where it is...
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[JamesBon92007]

Don't they decide to repair it at about that size? I would think that once repaired it would not be an issue.

 

[lynnemari]

They repair it at 5.5 cm... usually .. and monitor it every six months... if there are changes , they may repair it sooner.

 

[Duke Dive Medicine]

You're lucky enough to have one of the world's experts in your neighborhood. I recommend you contact Dr. Doug Ebersole in Lakeland.

Douglas G. Ebersole – Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology at Watson Clinic LLP - Watson Clinic LLP

Best regards,
DDM

 

[Rick1956]

Hi Lynne Mari, I have a similar problem. Search “aortic aneurysm...end of the dive” on this forum. I had multiple conversations with some of the folks on this blog. I just had my annual scan and my aneurysm has not changed in 6 years, I was given the ok by my cardiologist and my cardiac surgeon . Booking a trip as we speak. Good luck!

 

[lynnemari]

Thank you So much !!

 

[Glenn Lanteigne]

I have that health condition, and dive as per my Cardiologist's ok. Don't push it, let others grab your gear, just like when you are at the gym, don't lift heavy, focus on higher reps and a lower rate. Curious to see what others think.