I am being watched for an enlarged ascending aorta . This was caused by years with a bicuspid aorta ... be related to the ascending aorta? ... View answer

A recent CT scan "profound diffuse vascular calcification of the aorta and its branches with the ascending aorta measuring 3.1 cm, the posterior descending aorta measuring 2.7 cm." It also showed... View answer

Hi, Why am I coughing every time I get in car and go outside all the time? I didn't coughs as much as inside the house even only a little coughs inside house but mostly coughs during outside. Am I ... View answer

what is the abdominal aorta? what is calcification of the abdominal aorta?I also have calcification of the iliac arteries. what is this. what causes it? How is this detrimental to my health. ... View answer

[My wife has been coughing for weeks. She has been on 2 antibiotics ans cough meds., over the counter, and none of these has helped. About 5 months ago she had a complete set of pulmonary tests with x-rays and they came... View answer

rhythm ....8 months go he had two bypass and open heart aorta mechanical put in..recovery was slow.....no energy tired, shortness of breath with very little exercise, and has to sit down. Coughs, and... View answer

I am a 66 year old male and had the following aorta dimensions: Proximal aorta: 1.9 x 2.3 cm Mid aorta: 2.2 x 2.2 cm,Distal aorta: 1.9 cm,Left common iliac: 1.0 cm,Right common iliac artery: 1.1... View answer

elongated aorta. sometimes i have short breath but have no complaint besides that. what is the cause of elongated aorta? what is the worst thing. What causes elongated aorta? what is the worst... View answer

my valves and aorta. The only thing noticed was a mildly dilated aorta. Should I be worried? the doctor recommended repeat of the echo of the heart regarding the dilated aorta ... View answer

how long can you live with a leaky and infected aorta valve? how long can you live with a leaky and infected aorta valve? ... View answer