Hello:

Have been diagnosed with an aortic aneurism (via ultrasound and CAT) of
about 3.0 cm.
Cardiologist showed me the digital CAT images;  the "bulge" sure does look
scary (at least to me)

Would like to ask the following two questions, please:

a.  was told that "they" don't worry about repair work until its approx. 5
cm, and that a follow-up in one yr is fine.
     He was fairly adamant that a follow-up any sooner was uncalled for.

     Does this sound correct ?

     Is there a statistical growth rate, or, just as likely, it might never
get any larger in diameter   (am male, 68 yrs of age)

b.  I guess that if it bursts, there is probably no time to get to a
hospital.  True ?

    But was wondering:  are there (usually) any precursor warning signs of
imminent failure that one might experience that
   would leave enough time to get to a hospital ?  (e.g. chest pain, etc.
?)

   Anything to be aware of, or is it a digital phenomena in that it's
either OK,  or just too late ?

Thanks,
B.