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    Funky MRI results and Hello Again

    Yes good assessment. I guess why fixated on this is because this is the first time since having been monitored that something seemingly changed...first mri was 10 years ago. So I'm trying to assess is it real movement or just error. I guess I will know more after my next scan in October. Until...
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    Funky MRI results and Hello Again

    Hi thanks for the reply. Gated means they synchronize the image with motion of the heart so they account for movement in between beats. It's the most accurate. Non gated means they don't do that. I read an paper on this but can't find it now. The paper noted that with non gated measurements can...
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    Funky MRI results and Hello Again

    Hi everyone Finally had a follow-up today wih my surgeon Dr. Verma. He wasn't too concerned about the increase in size of my ascending aorta. I asked him why this test was done using non gated mri and previous was gated. He said he didn't know and it was frustrating that they used different...
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    BAVD And Weed?

    Hi there. I also suffer from anxiety. It was pretty bad years ago but since got it under control with meds. I take escitalopram and its been amazing for me. Zero side effects. I also have bav and I also love weed. I smoke a joint on occasion...and cigars.. but I mostly use a vape or take...
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    Funky MRI results and Hello Again

    hi everyone, i hope this message finds everyone well. I havent posted in a long while. I have been on a monitoring course for many years enjoying stable results with bi-annual MRIs so put this out of mind. (I have BAV with a dilated root 44mm). I've been getting monitored since 2014 with no...
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    Seeking feedback-recently diagnosed w BAV and 51mm AoRoot

    Hi cliff I'm from Toronto, not sure where in Canada you are from but if you are in the Toronto area I recommend a referal to Dr. Verma at st.mikes, he's a surgeon and scientist. He specializes in BAV and dilated aortas. A second opinion is certainly appropriate.
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    BAV/Aneurysm Study in Canada

    Hi everyone Just an update, good news bad news. Bad news is I do not qualify for the study. Good news is because the study dr reviewed my recent MRI and my ascending aorta is only 37mm. Apparently the study doesn't look at the root but only ascending aorta and criteria is larger than 37mm. I...
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    BAV/Aneurysm Study in Canada

    Hey ottagal, I had a strange few months actually. To summarize in 2010 I had an MRI indicating 43. Since then I had 3 echos yearly indicating 43 as well. This past November I went for my annual checkup, same tech and machine, and she got 45mm and 58 for my lved...previous years was 51. My cardio...
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    BAV/Aneurysm Study in Canada

    Quick update. I recieved my MRI rests today and my root baseline dimension is 42mm. I have an appointment for physical next week and I will be given he actual drug for a run in period of 4 weeks to see if I can tolerate it.
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    Bad day at the dr.

    Hi folks just wanted to update this thread and put it to bed. I finally got my MRI results today and the root was measured at 42 and LV normal.I am over the moon! A few months ago I thought it had grown due to echo results showing 45 then 44 ( by separate techs and machines). I also thought y LV...
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    Blacked out, hit my head and concussed...can't wait to get off Metoprolol/Coversyl

    Sorry to hear that Tony, hope you feel better soon
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    Losartan and dissection - Helpful or hurtful?

    Hi tjay I also replied to your IM. My MRI was two weeks ago and I'm anxiously waiting results. Will update you when I get more info.
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    Surgery During Flu Season

    Have you considered supplementing with vitamin c? I take about 1000mg Dayly mixed with juice or water and sip throught out the day. I also got the flu shot. So far I haven't been sick at all this winter despite my family all being sick. Stark contrast to last year. Might want to ask your docs...
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    Losartan and dissection - Helpful or hurtful?

    Hi folks I'm actually part if trial taking place in Canada. It's looking at effects of arbs and beta blockers on anyeursms in those with BAV. I started a previous thread on this to update progress. I just had my baseline MRI last week, still waiting for results. I have not started any meds yet.
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