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My kidney USG shows atherosclerotic calcifications on the aorta.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an ultrasound done for my kidneys and the radiologist reported atherosclerotic calcifications seen on the aorta. Also noted nonspecific bilateral echogenic medullary renal pyramids. Can you please tell me what this means? Is there a big concern or cause? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The calcification shown in the aorta (a large vessel coming out of your heart) and the echogenic renal pyramids in your kidneys, seem to have a common cause. There is a possibility that calcium is building up in your heart vessels and kidneys. This kidney echogenicity i... Read Full »
Is my ascending aorta hardened plaque causing my belly pain?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently I have had aphasia, bradykinesia, severe headache, dizziness, balance issues, nausea, and lower abdominal pain. I have atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, and moderate plaque deposits in the right coronary artery. Please review my PET and CT scan reports. It seems I have si... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I cannot say much about your carotid and vertebral arteries from your PET (positron emission tomography) scan report. So I suggest you to undergo a doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries and also the blood flow in them. A... Read Full »