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Atherosclerotic Mural Calcification

2023-04-23 07:56:15
My mother had a chest ct scan and it showed atherosclerotic mural calcification noted in arch of aorta. We are extremely scared. She has no symptoms or chest pain. Can this be treated? I am so tensed she is 55 year old and has a family history of heart attack.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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These are age related changes…and often are asymptomatic & need no intervention

Answered2023-04-23 10:37:43

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Yes It can be treated She needs lots of lifestyle modifications And consult a cardiologist at your locality

Answered2023-04-23 09:13:01

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Nothing to be scared of. Everyone at this age develops some degree of atherosclerotic calcification. No need to worry if she has no symptoms. Consult a cardiologist if she has chest pain while walking.

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Cardiology opinion

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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She has to keep all her parameters in check snd controlled BP / diabetes / lipid profile - cholesterol , TG As these may aggravate and contribute to the problem A cardiologist opinion

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Please take opinion of Cardiologist

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