HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Feed Backs From My Chest X Ray?

I had a chest Xray last week: No acute pulmonary disease noir plural effusion Thus, stable. I have large hiatal hernia whic I have had for many years and am treating by Gastro Dr. I have sleep apnea whic is being treated. However, the Xray said severly ectatic aorta. How serious is this and what shold be the follow up?
Thank You!
Mary
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
You have written about investi gation but not any thing about your complain. all findings are normal Could not get any meaning for ectactic aorta. It can be
aortic aorta.appears to be physiological. Consult cardiologist for opinion.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Aorta


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Feed Backs From My Chest X Ray?

You have written about investi gation but not any thing about your complain. all findings are normal Could not get any meaning for ectactic aorta. It can be aortic aorta.appears to be physiological. Consult cardiologist for opinion.