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JohnKY
Hello,
I'm writing on behalf of my wife who has recently been diagnosed with an Aortic root dilation of 4cm. This was determined through ultrasound. It has been monitored since discovered 4 years ago when at 3.2
What is the best diagnostic test to accurately measure the aortic root? Echos she has had over the last 4 years seemed to have wide margins of error varying both up and down by as much as .5 cm. Surely it's not possible for it to shrink?
Have heard of an MRA. Also the 64-slice cardio CT. Which is preferable? We would like to get the most accurate test. The difference between 4.0 and 4.5 could be serious.
She exercises carefully getting 15-30 min of cardio not exceeding 137bpm each day. She has always had a good low BP. Now hovering around 100/60. She is 38, fit and besides this trouble, in good health. She currently takes fish oil, Co-Q10 and hawthorn. She is set to begin a low-dose beta-blocker (Toprol 25mg) this week.
We are looking for a good cardiologist close to east/central Kentucky (but will travel for a good one) for a second opinion and for a more precise test. Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
John
I'm writing on behalf of my wife who has recently been diagnosed with an Aortic root dilation of 4cm. This was determined through ultrasound. It has been monitored since discovered 4 years ago when at 3.2
What is the best diagnostic test to accurately measure the aortic root? Echos she has had over the last 4 years seemed to have wide margins of error varying both up and down by as much as .5 cm. Surely it's not possible for it to shrink?
Have heard of an MRA. Also the 64-slice cardio CT. Which is preferable? We would like to get the most accurate test. The difference between 4.0 and 4.5 could be serious.
She exercises carefully getting 15-30 min of cardio not exceeding 137bpm each day. She has always had a good low BP. Now hovering around 100/60. She is 38, fit and besides this trouble, in good health. She currently takes fish oil, Co-Q10 and hawthorn. She is set to begin a low-dose beta-blocker (Toprol 25mg) this week.
We are looking for a good cardiologist close to east/central Kentucky (but will travel for a good one) for a second opinion and for a more precise test. Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks,
John