Hi guys
Before posting on here, I have done a quick check on Google and done a search on HP regarding Aneurysms.
They are hereditary and more common in men than in women. Both my father and my father-in-law had them. SO, at what age should my husband and I be requesting scans? And, does this put our son at high risk?
Does anyone know before I go running to the GP?
RE: Aneurysms
Hiya
Did the aneruysms occur in the same place?
From what you say it looks as if you have just had one occrrance on either side of the family and also remember hypertension smoking etc can play a part as can predisposition to certain genetic conditions from what I can see.....
If it was more likely because of genetics then this risk can get lowered through the generations through natural gene selection as it were, ie if you dont get an aneruysms due to genetic risk there is less chance your son will as you may not have passed that particular gene on!
Also in genetic screeing, family size is generally looked at so the larger the family and the lower the incidence makes it less likely that is was a genetic predispostition.
I am probably not explaining myself that well, i would draw you a chart crossing the genes in generations but cant do it on the pc...hmm
anyhow regardless of all that, next time you are at the doctors do mention it and see what he thinks....also bearing in mind their might be a cause for concern gives you the chance to make sure you are all living and eating well and looking after yourselves....
Hugs
T
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RE: Aneurysms
Hi Tracy
Thanks for getting back to me:)
Sorry, I should have been more specific. Both our Dad's had Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. My Dad's was detected during a scan of his kidneys (post prostate surgery) and my FIL's was picked up by his GP who had a hunch because of some symptoms he was presenting (back pain being one). My Dad's was monitored for about 4 years - it stayed the same size for a while. Fortunately, my Dad's surgery was a success and he was a text book case. My FIL wasn't so lucky and, following a heart valve operation and then the Aneurysm repair, he died - MRSA!
Yes, I have noted the diet and lifestyle connections (my father had smoked heavily in his youth and had the occasional one - secretly - latterly). He'd had a small heart attack about 5 years before which shocked both my parents into reviewing their diet and exercise.
My FIL, however, hadn't smoked for some 40 odd years previously and they followed a low fat diet due to my MIL having high cholesterol (for about 10 years).
It's very interesting with regard to the genetics and I'm going to follow that up. I'll see my GP once I have a little more knowledge and understanding.
Thanks T:)