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Originally Posted by pavulon

You need to talk to someone about your CT dye experience. Do you take Metformin? Did they assess your kidney function (usually a few routine lab values) before the CT? Some IV contrast can be tough on kidneys.

Also, aortic aneurysm repair today is frequently accomplished via an endovascular procedure.

https://vascular.org/patient-resources/vascular-treatments/endovascular-repair-abdominal-aortic-aneurysms

I was asked if I take Metformin...the tech cut me off when I tried to say Eliquis...she said: "metformin is all I care about". I got the impression she doesn't like men much..not that there is anything wrong with that. All biz she was...

No assessment of kidney function, tho I was told to drink at least a quart of water before the procedure. There was a blood draw...maybe that was it? We did talk to our PA about my reaction via email. She basically said she was sorry to hear it, and that I should feel better...I do.

Many thanks for that link. Meeting with the surgeon in a few hours. We'll see....but I'm tending towards "no thanks" at this point.

(edit) Back from surgeon's office. Bottom line is no surgery.