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Aberrant right subclavian artery
by Lisakimbell, Jun 15, 2008 09:50PM
I have had symptoms for the last 2 years that have included coughing when laying down or when I get hot, something around my neck i.e scarf, turtle neck sweater, etc...I often feel pain in my throat or a sensation that I am not swallowing all the way. I have been very lethargic with trouble breathing that has progressed to weezing at times.
My doctor sent me for a pulmonary lung function test and a ct scan of my lungs. He told me that I had mild copd but failed to mention that ARSA-aberrant right subclavian artery was discovered by accident on the ct scan. My hasband saw it on the ct report and looked it up. I also had an angiogram 1 week before ct scan results were in that did not pick up the ARSA. I have an appointment with my cardiologist Wednesday. The echo said that I also had a prominent aortic root. Is this serious? Should I have surgery to fix this?
My doctor sent me for a pulmonary lung function test and a ct scan of my lungs. He told me that I had mild copd but failed to mention that ARSA-aberrant right subclavian artery was discovered by accident on the ct scan. My hasband saw it on the ct report and looked it up. I also had an angiogram 1 week before ct scan results were in that did not pick up the ARSA. I have an appointment with my cardiologist Wednesday. The echo said that I also had a prominent aortic root. Is this serious? Should I have surgery to fix this?
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