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What Are The Symptoms Of Aortic Aneurysm?

Do I have to fast for an ecogram. I think they are just checking my heart valves. I'm 62 years old, 152 lbs., I'm realitively healthy. I have an aortic aneurysm that doesn't need to be checked for another two years. I take I take Metroprolol25 mg.,Levothyroxin 100 mg., Lipitor 20 mg. and Bitimal.
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Aortic aneurysm is abnormal dilatation of part of aorta.
This can cause symptoms of chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, breathlessness, cough, fainting episodes, black outs, hypotension or uncontrolled hypertension etc.
So if you are not having any of these symptoms then no need for urgent 2d echo.
But it is recommended to get done 2d echo annually to rule out other cardiac diseases and complications.
Don't worry, you will be alright. No need for rush for 2d echo.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Aortic Aneurysm?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Aortic aneurysm is abnormal dilatation of part of aorta. This can cause symptoms of chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, breathlessness, cough, fainting episodes, black outs, hypotension or uncontrolled hypertension etc. So if you are not having any of these symptoms then no need for urgent 2d echo. But it is recommended to get done 2d echo annually to rule out other cardiac diseases and complications. Don t worry, you will be alright. No need for rush for 2d echo. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.