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Are surgery complications likely for my 5 cm aortic aneurysm?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 73-year-old female, and I have an ascending aortic aneurysm. One year ago, it measured 4.3 centimeters. I went back to my cardiologist a few months ago for a new echocardiogram to see what it now measures. If it has increased to 5 centimeters, would the risks involved in the surger... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The decision to repair an ascending aortic aneurysm is typically based on the size of the aneurysm and the rate at which it is growing. Aneurysms larger than 5 centimeters are generally considered at higher risk for rupture, and surgery is typ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have an aneurysm descending the carotid artery. Palpitations at night and shortness of breath going uphill and while working out. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It needs regular check-ups. I suggest you to get a doppler every month. Thank you. Read Full »
Does family history have a role in increasing the risk of aortic aneurysm?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 67-year-old male with a 4.9 cm heart aneurysm. I was advised to test every year, and also, no one had died in my family because of that. Can you let me know if I need surgery to correct it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please tell me what do you mean by a heart aneurysm? Is it an aortic aneurysm? If there is no family history of aortic aneurysm or dissection, then only serial echocardiographies are needed. Once it is 5.5 cm or more, then surgery may be indicated. If you do ... Read Full »
I am a 69-year-old male with a 3.8 centimeter abdominal aortic aneurysm. Is it a serious condition?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 69-year-old male, my AAA was detected by accident 7 years back when I had an MRI scan for chiropractic treatment on my spine or thigh; a subsequent ultrasound revealed 3.8 cm AAA; my GP referred me to a local hospital vascular surgeon. I have been told by my physician not to worr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns. Higher blood pressure, COPD, and tobacco use are very important risk factors for rupture. The most important preventive step for rupture or complications of AAA is to stop smoking, which you have already done. So co... Read Full »
I noticed an enlarged aorta on a routine X-ray for scoliosis. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had an X-ray done to check for scoliosis, but I incidentally noticed that my ascending aorta appears to be enlarged. Am I looking at this right? What should I do in this case? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have seen your chest radiographs, PA (postero-anterior), and lateral views (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and have made the following observations: 1. There appears to be an unfol... Read Full »