Is this considered an aneurysm or just consistent with acromegaly?
This is a relatively straightforward situation. At 4.3cm for the ascending aorta – this is below what we would define...
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In a coronary CT scan, what exactly does the LAD score and Plaque score mean?
Calcium in the coronary circulation roughly tracks the amount of plaque – the higher the score, the more plaque. Obviously,...
What should I do for my newly diagnosed PDA?
A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is sometimes diagnosed as an incidental finding in adults, usually when this shunt is very...
Which test will best evaluate a bicuspid aortic valve and an aortic aneurysm?
Easily, a 2D echo for any valve structure of the heart; depending on location of the aneurysm, CT Angiogram is...
Is 45.9 a good score on a heart scan?
It depends on your age. Of course, zero is better. Please feel free to confer with the physician who ordered...
How much radiation does one receive during a SPECT-CT scan?
To set the stage, the normal “background radiation”, i.e. the amount of average radiation per year that each person receives...
How can you know if symptoms are related to an IVC filter?
While there have been reports and publications describing segments of IVC filters broken off, it would be somewhat difficult to...
Should I see a cardiologist to evaluate my aorta?
Dear Patricia, The enlarged ascending aorta that is ectatic warrants close follow up by a cardiologist, who will likely follow...
Can skipped beats from stress eventually cause more serious heart issues?
Very, very unlikely, as long as the heart is normal. We consider that only when the number of skips equals...
Could an LAD bridge with extreme exercise induce an elevated troponin level?
I’m assuming the “CT” was a CT angio of the coronaries which showed no coronary artery occlusive disease of note....
Should I be concerned about a pulmonary artery measuring 4.2 cm?
The main pulmonary artery before bifurcation usually measures approximately 3 cm or less, or less than the corresponding size of...
