Most recent American College Cardiology guidelines

[AmyBL]

Hi Friends! I saw my cardiologist today and he mentioned that there are guidelines regarding frequency of measurement/testing, for people with aneurysms. I have looked and found a few seemingly relevant articles but upon further review, I find nothing about frequency of echos, etc (as in every 6 months, once per year, etc). By the way, my aneurysm has not grown in 2.5 years. He suggested going to once per year measurement and I will consider this but I would prefer to make a well-informed decision. Thank you in advance.

Amy

 

[DebbyA]

Amy -- I haven't been very constant in checking in here. Sorry you went two weeks without a response. The American Heart Association lists these guidelines for aneurysms: http://my.americanheart.org/profess...pic/TopicsA-C/Aneurysm_UCM_320529_Article.jsp If that isn't helpful, your cardiologist should be able to give you the correct reference.

 

[carolinemc]

AmyBL, for the frequency of an echo depends your heart health condition. It can be done every six months or once a year. The suggestion from your cardio sounds like he is sure you are doing fine and only need it once a year, which is how often I have mine.