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What Does This Lab Report Indicate?

I just received back the report on a recent calcium test I took. On one line it says I have a 4.7cm ascending aorta aneurysm but on another line it says the size of my ascending aorta is 4.7cm. Is that a mistake made by the doctor who signed off? Which is it? Is the aneurysm 4.7cm or is the aneurysm only around 1cm based on the average size of a male ascending aorta being 3.7cm?
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through your medical query I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that 4.7cm is full size of your ascending aorta and this report is mentioning that you are suffering with thoracic Aortic aneurysm which needs attention and proper management to avoid complications. Normal size for Ascending Aorta is ~ 3cm , > 3.5 cm is called as dilated aorta but >4.5 is definitely aneurysm which requires close monitoring. Its recommended for you to consult a Cardiologist personally for further management and follow ups.

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What Does This Lab Report Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query I understand your concern for your health and I would like to tell you that 4.7cm is full size of your ascending aorta and this report is mentioning that you are suffering with thoracic Aortic aneurysm which needs attention and proper management to avoid complications. Normal size for Ascending Aorta is ~ 3cm , 3.5 cm is called as dilated aorta but 4.5 is definitely aneurysm which requires close monitoring. Its recommended for you to consult a Cardiologist personally for further management and follow ups. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.