Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq
Cardiology
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Hello doctor,
I am a 22-year-old male and have been referred to a cardiologist urgently for dilated aortic sinus. I have a history of nephrectomy 8 years back, previous atrial tachycardia with catheter ablation 3 years back, and previous SVT ablation 4 years back. I recently had an echo scan that identified this issue and I would like some information regarding this before my appointment with the cardiologist. Kindly help.
Hello,
We welcome you to icliniq family.
I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Aorta has many parts. The place from where it originates is usually the most dilated part. It has aortic sinuses, which are dilated pockets from where coronary arteries arise. There are 3 aortic sinuses. Any one or more can be dilated usually as a familial case or due to connective tissue disorder. The importance is that when excessively dilated, it can rupture. Usually when the aortic root crosses 40 mm diameter, then regular echo surveillance is done with yearly echocardiography to detect the progression of dilatation. Usually when the diameter is more than 55 mm, or in the case of familial one if it is 50 mm then surgery is indicated to repair or replace the aortic root. The dilated aortic root can cause aortic regurgitation, dissection, or rupture. I hope this has helped you. Thank you.
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