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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
10 year old with aortic root dilation
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10 year old with aortic root dilation
by Deb68, Sep 25, 2008 07:18PM
My 10 year old daughter has a PFO and bicuspid aortic valve. Her echocardiogram from 5 years ago revealed these, after her PCP noted a new heart murmur. At that time I was told to follow up with cardiology in 5 years. This was done and now she has new aortic root dilation. (And the cardiologist...same one....wondered why I hadn't brought her back sooner!) The cardiologist stated that we should just continue yearly echo's and monitor her with no restrictions. I am a bit concerned and want to make sure that I'm doing the right thing. She has no s/s of any distress, other than getting a bit short of breath at times, but usually is fine. Thank you for any advice you may be able to give.
Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Bogart, MD, Sep 26, 2008 08:08AM
, Sep 26, 2008 08:08AMTo: Deb68
Aortic root dilatation is common with a bicuspid aortic valve and it needs to be followed by serial echos--yearly seems appropriate to me. I agree with the current approach.
