Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] Indoor Statue Repair

23 December 2012

Re: [DIY] Indoor Statue Repair

The standard for high risk aortic aneurysms for high risk patients may now be stent repair. Wrapping went out long ago. If it is an aortic dissection ( tear in the inner lining) that can be very difficult, if critical arteries are blocked. Wrapping the outside when the inner lining is torn will not help restore flow to blocked arteries. I am a retired cardiothoracic surgeon and without knowing particulars, my comments probably don't reflect reality. However, with a diagnosis of terminal cancer, it may be a blessing to pass from a cause such as aneurysm rupture than to die in an ICU.

It is probably best to stick to DIY topics here. I am happy to answer medical questions informally, outside the group list.

Lee

On Dec 22, 2012, at 9:38 PM, Lee Griffith <leedolangriffith@gmail.com> wrote:

The standard for high risk aortic aneurysms for high risk patients may now be stent repair. Wrapping went out long ago. If it is an aortic dissection ( tear in the inner lining) that can be very difficult if critical arteries are blocked. I am a retired cardiothoracic surgeon and without knowing particulars, comments probably don't mean much. With a diagnosis of terminal cancer, it may be a blessing to pass from a cause such as aneurysm rupture.

Best to stick to DIY topics here.

Lee

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On Dec 22, 2012, at 9:25 PM, "Bob Davis" <bob@wrobertdavis.com> wrote:

I am sorry to hear about this. Is your friend not a candidate for the surgery where they put a mesh wrapper around the aorta to reinforce it? My father had that surgery at 78 and lived another 14 years.

From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale S
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 10:54 AM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DIY] Indoor Statue Repair

For sure and I am reminded everyday by friends around me that we are all going. We have a dear neighbor whose friendship we have enjoyed for over 20 years. His wife is across the alley in assisted living with terminal cancer and doesn't recognize or know anyone and he has a terminal tear in his aorta which can let go at any moment. All of this has come to fruition within the last six weeks. Two months ago both appeared to be the picture of health for their 80 years.
Dale in the Flatlands.
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but I have no kids or family to spoil so I spoil myself, can't take it with me, right?