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What Causes Large Aorta?
I was given an EEG because of a Heart Murmur....It was discovered that my aorta was a little larger. I was told they would schedule a follow-up Dec, 2015. I had the EEG in Dec 2013.....I workout regularly, non-smoker good HDL/LDL ratio great Blood pressure, I have no signs or symptoms.....Should I follow-up sooner?
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns.
Yes you need to follow up when ever your doctor has given the appointment. Enlargement of aorta is medically termed as aortic aneurysm. Beyond a particular dimensions, it is quite dangerous and immediately intervention is needed.
Do, to keep a track on the enlargement, you need to do follow up.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns.
Yes you need to follow up when ever your doctor has given the appointment. Enlargement of aorta is medically termed as aortic aneurysm. Beyond a particular dimensions, it is quite dangerous and immediately intervention is needed.
Do, to keep a track on the enlargement, you need to do follow up.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you
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