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Is Enlarged Aortic Root A Serious Condition?

My 11 year old son, Max, has had 2 cardiac events: the first (with physical excersion) with acute chest pains, passing out, and lethargy... the second (while at rest) - acute chest pains for a few seconds. Both trips to emergency turned up a NORMAL ECG and blood work up. He just had an echo done, and the report says he has an enlarged AORTIC ROOT, and an enlarged ASCENDING AORTA. Is this serious? Should be be exerting himself right now? He is a very active, fast child. We cannot get into see a pediatric cardiologist until August, but I m nervous about his activity level.
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms and reports are suggestive of some obstructive disease of heart. Avoid any exercises or exertions till definitive treatment is done for the illness.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Archana Verma
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Is Enlarged Aortic Root A Serious Condition?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The symptoms and reports are suggestive of some obstructive disease of heart. Avoid any exercises or exertions till definitive treatment is done for the illness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Archana Verma