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What is the difference between a CT Angiography and Cardiac Computed Tomography? I have had a CT Angiography done on my neck vessels and chest, and now they want me to have a Cardiac Computed tomography to check my coronary arteries. I am deeply concerned about the number of radiation I have...

Hi, I am seeing a surgeon on Tuesday along with my CT scan films, and I have an anuersym in my ascending aortic artery as well as my brachiocephalic artery (innominate). According to my results my ascending aortic is stable, whereas we are not sure about the brachiocephalic artery. I also plan...

hey I am interested to know if others with an ascending aorta anuerysm have experienced a dry unproductive annoying cough? The only thing that fixes it short term is prednisone and I have just recently tried codeine phosphate tablets, which also works, but dont want to rely on drugs long term...

Hi there, I hope all you Aussie members are able to help me, I thought it was a good idea to post my question to help assist my investigation. We are keen to see if we can find a cardiac thoracic surgeon in Australia, who has done successful replacement of the ascending aorta and arch with a...

Hi there, I am new to this site, and I think its fantastic, andvery helpful. I am curious to know if anyone has had the aortic arch replaced with a graft? The reason I ask this is that I have a dilated ascending aorta along with the brachiocephalic artery, and to do the surgery they would have...

I have recently been diagnosed with a dilated up to 46cm ascending aorta and a 30 mm brachiocephalic artery. I was born with a biscuspid valve which which was replaced in 1989 and they say those born with a biscuspid valve are more likely have an aneurysm at some stage in their life. As I am...