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What Does the following CTCA Scan Indicate?
G day - Just got results of CTCA scan. Ca is 11; mildly dilated aortic root, at 40mm. I am a 61 year old male, some familial history of vascular disease. Work out fairly hard, last Chol reading 5.8 (previous 5.1). Interested in what the mildly dilated aorta means.
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
The upper limit of width of the aorta is 40 mm. Your report suggests you are at a borderline level. This may be due to hypertension or the familial vascular disease you mentioned.
In my practice, I would ask for you to have your blood pressure checked and if normal with no new symptoms, review the size of the aorta in 6 months.
In my practice, I would ask for you to have your blood pressure checked and if normal with no new symptoms, review the size of the aorta in 6 months.
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