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Hello, I Had Some Shortness Of Breath Symptoms (pre-covid Crisis)
Question: Hello, I had some shortness of breath symptoms (pre-covid crisis) and it was determined I have PVCs.
I am a 55 year old, otherwise healthy, runner.
Most concerning to me is my Aortic root numbers have increased from 36mm to 42mm in a 2 year period.
What should I be doing? Thank you.
I am a 55 year old, otherwise healthy, runner.
Most concerning to me is my Aortic root numbers have increased from 36mm to 42mm in a 2 year period.
What should I be doing? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern but before proceeding ahead I would like to ask you few things
1. Are you diabetic or do you smoke ?
2. Need to see both of your previous echo reports to look for aortic regurgitation and other parameters.
3. Any history of chest discomfort or pain during recent past.
Kind Regards
Need some more details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the medical query raised by you I can understand your concern but before proceeding ahead I would like to ask you few things
1. Are you diabetic or do you smoke ?
2. Need to see both of your previous echo reports to look for aortic regurgitation and other parameters.
3. Any history of chest discomfort or pain during recent past.
Kind Regards
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