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I was recently diagnosed with an aortic arch saccular anuersysm. 3.3 cm. i am 51 years old. can i go jogging or exert myself?
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Shouldn't be a probl: Shouldn't be a problem given the size but please make sure you have a cardiovascular physician monitoring & managing your risk factors.
Answered 9/17/2012
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Depends: It depends on the specifics of the saccule portion of the aorta. You should talk to your doctor. Some are not a big deal, while others need repair.
Answered 8/31/2013
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