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X-ray Shows Aorta Unfolded With Prominent Knuckle. CT Scan Shows Ascending Aorta Dilation. Serious?
I am 53 . Recently I have a Xray . they say the arota is unfolded with prominent knuckle. I have a CT scan also they mention my ascending aorta appears dilated 3.7 cm in diameter) No wall calcification seen 1. My question Is it dangerious now? 2. How I can make it smaller in Diameter ? 3. How dangerious is it to do the operation to correct it? 4. Under what situation i have to do the operation? .
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
Hi friend,
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X-rays are shadows – not the substance...
One treats the patient as a whole – not X-ray findings.
Unfolding means the arch is wider – usually due to age, pressure and so on.
3.7 cm is not big...
It is not dangerous...
No need for operation....
You cannot make it smaller...
Your treating doctor will be the best judge and tell you what is necessary and when...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
X-rays are shadows – not the substance...
One treats the patient as a whole – not X-ray findings.
Unfolding means the arch is wider – usually due to age, pressure and so on.
3.7 cm is not big...
It is not dangerous...
No need for operation....
You cannot make it smaller...
Your treating doctor will be the best judge and tell you what is necessary and when...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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