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dilated aortic root arrhythmia treatment

by dontomm, May 18, 2009 06:56PM

I have been diagnosed with dilated aortic root arrhythmia. My regular physician is sending me to cardiologist but I am curious about what the treatment is. I do not have high blood pressure and it is dilated to 4.2. I am 45 years old - non smoker.

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by kenkeith, May 19, 2009 03:57PM

To: dontomm

Generally, an aortic root greater than 4.0 cm is consdiered an aneurysm, and if the aneursym is growing (>5.0 cm) surgery begins to be considered to prevent a possible rupture.

Treatment is to control blood pressure and no heavy lifting or isometric exercise. Do you have a bicuspid aorta valve?

by dontomm, May 20, 2009 07:59PM

To: kenkeith

Not sure if I have a biscupid. The Ct is being done next week. I saw the cardiologist today and it is strange to him that my bllod pressure is not elevated.

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