I was recently told I have an enlarged ascending aorta, 4.0 cm. I had a CT scan done and an ultrasound, haven t been back for results yet but am terrified I ll be told I need open-heart surgery. I had friend who died after open-heart surgery, I don t think I can do it. Are there any other options? Im 25 lbs overweight but all my lab results are normal. Can I do moderate exercise? I m 64 years old and have had moderately controlled high blood pressure for years. Thank you
At the aorta sized rat 4 cm you don't need any procedure apart from regular follow up and annually CT scan in initial part to know the progression. Also, there non invasion intervention available in present time, though the decision would be taken after complete review of CT scan.  Also, to ease your fear, your being overweight doesn't affect the feasibility of the non-Invasive modalities, though losing weight would help you otherwise Regards Chat Doctor.