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aortic sclerosis/insufficiency
by cilla500, Oct 09, 2007 01:14PM
I am a healthy 38 year old woman. I went for a physical recently and my new physician detected a heart murmur. I had an echo and have been told I have aortic sclerosis and some aortic insufficiency. I've been told I can continue to exercise (4-6 hours/wk, cardio and weight training) and lead my life as I do now (healthy eating). I need to follow-up with and echo every year from now on. My doctor said that hopefully this will not be something I have to deal with for 15-20 years but it needs to be monitored. He also said it is not necessary to take antiobiotics for dental procedures, etc. at this point. Is this a realistic prognosis. I have some anxiety and lots of questions and have made an appointment with a Cardiologist. Is this the beginning of heart disease or full-on heart disease. I have two small children and I am very concerned about my future and theirs as well. Best,
cilla
cilla
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