So having the catheterization seems to have actually made me worry MORE rather than ease my mind. Dear Kristine, Thank you for your question. I believe you mean aortic dissection. This is a tear in the wall of the aorta. It is a possible but very very rare complication of heart catheterization.
Aortic aneurysm is a dilation of the aorta that occurs over many years.
It can not be caused by cath. I would suggest discussing your concerns with your doctor. It is possible he could check a echo to rule out any possibility of disscetion if necessary. I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only.