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Aortic Calcification
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Aortic Calcification
by Harvey-Vogue, Feb 24, 1999 12:00AM
Wife recently had a chest film taken for a bout with pneumonia. The
physician diagnosed a condition of aortic calcification etc. She is
68 years of age and in fairly good health. Is this calcification
something of concern or just a passing observation
The physician did not elaborate on the condition at her last
appointment.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Cardio MD - MTR, Feb 24, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Harvey, thank you for your question. Arteries typically calcify in older persons and the aorta is the largest artery in the body. Aortic calcifications do not specifically indicate a problem, but if your wife has symptoms of chest pain or shortness of breath with exertion, then she may also have blockages in the coronary arteries. Calcium can also be deposited in the coronary arteries to contribute to blockages there. Thus, if you wife is feeling fine, then there shouldn't be anything to worry about. If not, then have her see her physician.
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Member Comments
by om80, Sep 22, 2009 01:37PM
A related discussion, Calcification of the aorta and iliac arteries was started.
