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What Does Extensive Atherosclerotic Vascular Calcification Related To The Aortic Arch Mean?

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Posted on Wed, 25 May 2016
Question: How much concern might there be with a diagnosis of "extensive atherosclerotic vascular calcification related to the aortic arch"?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Such a finding may be common at your age and you shouldn't worry to much about it. The only recommendation on your case is to do a complete evaluation of cardiac status with:
- Cardiac echo
- Stress test
- Holter monitoring

If everything is fine you should continue follow up with cardiologist once a year.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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What Does Extensive Atherosclerotic Vascular Calcification Related To The Aortic Arch Mean?

Brief Answer: Following advice Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. Such a finding may be common at your age and you shouldn't worry to much about it. The only recommendation on your case is to do a complete evaluation of cardiac status with: - Cardiac echo - Stress test - Holter monitoring If everything is fine you should continue follow up with cardiologist once a year. Hope this will be of help! Wish you health! Dr. Shehu