I went this morning for a AAA scan (Abdominal Aorta Aneurism). It is a sonogram to tell if my abdominal aorta is about to spring a leak. When they scheduled it a week ago, I old then it was a waste of time and money. I'm okay. The doc insisted, because he doesn't believe me when I tell him something. Evidently, this test is VERY fucking important.
So, I went this morning and got the scan done. I was right. It was a waste of time and money. Scan showed absolutely no problems. It was a wase of my time and your tax dollars.
On another note, I heard that the 82nd Infantry Division (Airborne) just got a warning order. The headquarters elements are moving east with the full division to follow shortly. That is interesting.
On a more local note, we learned yesterday that our recently retired Sheriff was killed in what is characterized as a hit-and-run. Rumors abound. I worked for that man for eight years, and while I did not always agree with him, I always thought his heart was in the right place. Rest in Peace, Sheriff.
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Good news on the AAA scan! Sorry to hear about the sheriff though...
I don't know, PP, but I'd be inclined to take the negative report as a win. Aneurysms can be repaired if dangerous, and if your aorta does blow you are generally dead long before medical help arrives.
Health is very important and if checking to see if a problem exists helps, not wasted.
I had a cousin who died from an catastrophic Aortic Aneurism. He was in his high 30s, skinny and alert. But he had a ticking time he did not know about and he died at home in front of his Mom, who did a lot of crying. This was back in mid 1980's and medical information was not as aware of it as they are now.
I'm glad they didn't find anything wrong. One less thing to worryi about.
In other words, modern life moves on...
Jonathan
My cardiologist had me take that test just because I had smoked in the past. Apparently if you smoked for a while you are at higher risk for an aneurism.
My father in law wouldn't go for his and it blew during dinner and was dead by the time they got him to the hospital. Better safe than making Belle a widow.
I agree with OLD NFO.
As a 40+ year Cardiovascular ICU Nurse, PA (physician’s asst), I will readily concur AAA as well as TAA ( thoracid aortic aneurysms) should never be ignored. They are silent killers.
nd essentially like many cerebral hemorrhages.
Research the deaths of Conway Twitty nd Lucille Ball.
Juan
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