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May I continue exercising even though I have an ascending aortic aneurysm?

I would certainly advise you to follow-up with your cardiologist regarding the aneurysm, with serial imaging. I would avoid straining...

Is it prudent to delay more surgery until my aortic root aneurysm is 5.5cm?

Your doctors are correct to delay but when surgery is needed, it will be wise to replace the valve with...

Is it okay to use Citalopram (Celexa) if one has an ascending aortic aneurysm and abnormal bileaflet valve?

As far as I know, there is no relationship or contraindication.

Is an aneurysmal interatrial septum similar to other aneurysms in the body?

The interatrial septum is the thin wall that separates the upper atrial cavities of heart. When it appears elongated and...