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Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Insufficiency
by LeeSmith, Aug 01, 2009 08:31AM
I have an enlarged ascending aorta (4.2 cm AP x 4.4 cm transverse, growing slowly) and enlarged aortic root (4.9 cm, stable). Aortic regurgitation mild to moderate. LVEF = 60 - 65%. Aortic arch normal. Descending aorta normal.
Medications: Metoprolol (25 mg BID), Norvasc (5 mg QD), Lipitor (40 mg QD HS), Aspirin (81 mg BID), and pharmaceutical-grade fish oil (DHA + EPA = 3,000 mg QD).
What is best imaging technology to monitor progression of disease (CTA, MRA, echocardiogram)? What is recommended testing interval?
Male, age 67. Diagnosed 2004. Annual CTA stable until this year. Asymptomatic. Bloop Pressure 110/65.
Medications: Metoprolol (25 mg BID), Norvasc (5 mg QD), Lipitor (40 mg QD HS), Aspirin (81 mg BID), and pharmaceutical-grade fish oil (DHA + EPA = 3,000 mg QD).
What is best imaging technology to monitor progression of disease (CTA, MRA, echocardiogram)? What is recommended testing interval?
Male, age 67. Diagnosed 2004. Annual CTA stable until this year. Asymptomatic. Bloop Pressure 110/65.
Member Comments (1)
by premkrip, Aug 03, 2009 02:59PM
To: LeeSmith
I have similar situation like yours except my ascending aneurysm is 5.3 cm. Diagnosed 2000 5.0 cm. usually I had MRA w&wo contra every year. I used to have MRA in begining every six months.
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