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What Does this CT Angiography Test Result Mean?

Hi i had a CT Angiogram performed as i experienced central chest pain which went into my back it should a mild dilation of the ascending aorta ( diameter at htelevel of the right pulmonary artery 35mm) what does this mean and should i be followed up with a cardiologist and what treatment if any should or could be done if any
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Dilatation of Ascending aorta means your major blood vessel is expanded which is a thing you need to react upon seriously.. because an expanded vessel may rupture at any time which is dangerous condition..
You need to consult vascular surgeon or at least a cardiologist as early as possible to take next step.. quit smoking immediately if you have a habit of smoking..Most of time it needs surgery..
Expanded vessel may be caused by
-hereditary problem causing weak vessels
-smoking
-high blood pressure
-infections
-increased fats in blood
which should be taken care of if you have those conditions.
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What Does this CT Angiography Test Result Mean?

HI.. Thanks for choosing HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. Dilatation of Ascending aorta means your major blood vessel is expanded which is a thing you need to react upon seriously.. because an expanded vessel may rupture at any time which is dangerous condition.. You need to consult vascular surgeon or at least a cardiologist as early as possible to take next step.. quit smoking immediately if you have a habit of smoking..Most of time it needs surgery.. Expanded vessel may be caused by -hereditary problem causing weak vessels -smoking -high blood pressure -infections -increased fats in blood which should be taken care of if you have those conditions.