Dissection Of Aorta- 69 Questions Answered

Can whiplash cause dissection in V4 segment of vertebral artery or V4 segment is caused due to spontaneous i am so much worried i had kind of whiplash experienced dizziness after that for twominutes then after severe neckpain but now it's been a month after that incident i am fine my doubt is can whiplash cause dissection in V4 segment or not

Asked for Female, 25 Years 89 Views v

yes it can cause vertebral artery dissection. have you done an angio to see how much stenosis is? send all the investigations online. ... Read More

I have tightness in upper back n chest for 2 days n feeling feverish n chills- but yesterday night i felt very intense tearing sensation in chest- as if something collapsed or ripped inside- it lasted for 1 minute but it scared me so much I slept for 2-3 hours n then went to ER- they did ecg, trop I, trop T, Chest xray, D Dimer - all came out good

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 26 Views v

DR AMIT BHARADIYACardiologist | Ahmednagar

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Opinion yes you can take another one. Ct aortogram not required ... Read More

Is physical analysis or physical test by physio for vetebral artery dissection reliable? Can one count upon physical test of vertebral artery?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Amit mittalNeurospine Surgeon | Ludhiana

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Don't think so ... Read More

How can one find if he has a vertebral artery dissection or compression?? Cause i have its all symptoms ... Help

Asked for Female, 20 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Amit mittalNeurospine Surgeon | Ludhiana

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CT /MR angiogram ... Read More

Can ultrasound detect dissection in the cartoid artery or we need to do any further tests i was having neckpain so did ultrasound last month came back normal is this fine doctor can ultrasound detect it if it's done after fiveweeks plzzzzzzz help me reply doctor

Asked for Female, 19 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Anup BendeNeurologist | Pune

Hi... Generally CT angiography or some mri fat sat sequence Which is superior to carotid doppler... Consult for more details ... Read More

Can a cervical mri show vertebral artery dissection or compression.? Please help... i am having symptoms after my chiropractor visit

Asked for Female, 20 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Amit mittalNeurospine Surgeon | Ludhiana

Gold standard is angiogram ... Read More

Which are the best center for getting treated for Coarctation of aorta in india. 33Male

Asked for Male, 33 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Pavankumar RasalkarCardiologist | Bangalore

If in Delhi go to AIIMS ... Read More

For coarctation of aorta what is a better solution ballooning or Stenting ? and why ?

Asked for Male, 33 Years 182 Views v

Dr. Sudarshan GTCardiac Surgeon | Bangalore

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it depends on the age and severity of coarctation, both options are available with good result and with proper patient selection ... Read More

Suffers from increased left aorta size ... is it necessary to go for bentall procedure or not . And tge diameter of aorta is 5.4 cm.

Asked for Male, 42 Years 218 Views v

Mr. Amale Amar ArunGeneral Physician | Nagpur

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Very high size. Bentall indicated in such high size. ... Read More

Hi, does rotating your neck laterally by yourself (without any external force) cause carotid artery dissection? I mean, is it possible? Please make it clear to me.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 225 Views v

Dr. N. C. GuptaOrthopedist | Delhi

Rotation neck does not cause any carotid artery damage. ... Read More

Can "calcified plaque seen in aorta" reported in NCCT KUB indirectly indicates that there must be severe calcified plaque in arteries of heart also leading to blockage in heart considering age of 75 years and high cholesterol at 248 and triglycerides at 289?? Please suggest.

Asked for Male, 75 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Physician | Jhunjhunu

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

Hi, Attaching my father's NCCT KUB report in which there is an incidental finding of "Calcified plaque seen in aorta". Please suggest if this Calcified plaque in aorta is mild, moderate or severe?? Is there any risk of blockage in abdominal aorta or aortic aneurysm?? My father's age is 75 years.

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Dr. Nimmi MulwaniGeneral Physician | Ahmedabad

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Further evaluation is advised ... Read More

Age of my father is 75 years. NCCT KUB was done to find out any kidney stone as my father was having severe lower back pain. In NCCT KUB an additional finding was reported and highlighted in bold "Calcified plaque seen in aorta" but nothing mentioned about Calcified plaque in "Impression section" of NCCT KUB report.. I sharing Impression section wo

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Asked for Male, 75 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Dear sir, Yesterday I done a 2d echo, in that Aorta is 2.8. Earlier Aorta is 2.4.(one year back). Why it is changed, 2 readings in two echo reports, Is it variable each time?? Is there any problem?? Please check the report Regards Tagore

Asked for Male, 35 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Azhar SayyedCardiac Surgeon | Nashik

Thank you for the consultation. The Echo report is absolutely normal. Size of the aorta in 2 different echo reports is variable because of the subjectiveness of the echocardiographer. Don't worry abou ... Read More

Echo taken one year back mentions Aortic Root 36 mm Dialted Ascending Aorta 46 mm . Repeat Echo taken today due to chest discomfort mentions. Aortic Root 38 mm Ascending Aorta 48 mm (2 mm increase ) Mild AR Conc LVH . Advised next Echo/CT after 6 months. Is this age related change? Given Concor AM5 once daily and told to ensure systolic bp not ex

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Asked for Male, 50 Years 204 Views v

Dr. Purneshwar Kumar PandeyCardiologist | New Delhi

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Get a CT aortogram done for your proper assessment of Aortic root. N follow up should be with CT as it is precise in measurements. Echo is not reliable for exact measurements as it is observer depende ... Read More

Two echo report showing two different ascending aorta size. One is showing 4 and other 4.5. Can it happen?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Abhay SomaniCardiologist | Pune

Do CT AORTOGRAPHY ... Read More

Hello doctors, My father in law is diagnosed with juxtrarenal abdominal aorta aneurysm. His age is 81 years,has been advised with endovascular repair,Can you please let me know how safe is this operation for his age.I have attached the Ultrasound report.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Nisharg PatelGastroenterology-Hepatologist | Surat

Consult an endovascular surgeon ... Read More

My Aorta dimension is 27mm in 2d echo report. I'm having scoliosis and hump on back. I'm physically disabled. Is it normal or not?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Sivabal VCardiologist | Thiruvananthapuram

Its normal ... Read More

One year back my Echocardiogram showed Dilation of Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta 4.6 cms and asked to do Echo after one year to review the dilatations. Now after one year I did an Echo from a different doctor, who just gave a report that Aortic Root dilated. Mild PAH He says ascending aorta diameter can only be seen in CT scan. and dilatation of

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Asked for Male, 50 Years 219 Views v

Dr. Arun B SCardiologist | Bangalore

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It needs detailed history , examination, evaluation. Consult a cardiologist ... Read More

Doctor said I have dilated Ascending Aorta 46mm. Advised to stay away from weight lifting type exercises and do brisk walking or medium aerobic exercises. Is it really an issue . I am taking Concor 5mg.

Asked for Male, 50 Years 176 Views v

Dr. Sudipto BhattacharyaCardiac Surgeon | Kolkata

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It is an issue. You need to keep your blood pressure in check. And regular follow up to look for increase in size of the ascending aorta. You haven't attached your Echo report. Is there a leak in the ... Read More

My current echo shows aorta diameter of 3.3 cm, and in my previous echo(taken a year back), the diameter of the aorta is 2.2 cm. I have marfan syndrome.

Asked for Female, 22 Years 211 Views v

Dr. Pramod Reddy KandakureCardiac Surgeon | Hyderabad

Needs periodic monitoring by Echo/CT ... Read More

Does echo show correct aorta size like root ascending aorta and can it differ across machines?please let me know

Asked for Male, 27 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Sivabal VCardiologist | Thiruvananthapuram

ECHO shows root ascending aorta etc. Get a CT aortogram in discussion with your cardiologist. ... Read More

Is Bisoprolol or Metoprolol Extended release is the preferred Beta blocker in a hypertensive patient who is having an Ascending Aortic dilation of 46 mm ( in CT Aortogram ). I was taking Bisoprolol 2.5mg and the same is changed to Metolar XR 25 after finding aorta dilation.

Asked for Male, 49 Years 247 Views v

Dr. S. B. NagoriCardiologist | Kolkata

Continue the same medicine ... Read More

Sir after 30's(age) does everyone one have some what plaque in aorta and in arteries...pls answer sir

Asked for Male, 32 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Pramod Reddy KandakureCardiac Surgeon | Hyderabad

It is possible to have Please consult for any queries ... Read More

Can post ductal Coarctation of Aorta curable without surgery(stent/balloon) ? CT Aortogram also says the following statement - "Collateral pathway involving the subclavian arteries, internal mammary arteries, intercostal arteries extending to the post-coarctation part of descending aorta is noted. " Need clarity on this too.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Manav AggarwalCardiologist | Delhi

You will need to be operated eventually ... Read More

For a 6 ft person with 74kg what's the normal ascending aorta size. Is height and ascending aorta diameter related?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 369 Views v

Dr. Abhinav ChhabraCardiologist | New Delhi

3-3.5 is normal ... Read More

My dad ct scan says that atherosclerotic changes noted in aorta so does he need a treatment for this ? he had one in stent heart for 20%blockage

Asked for Female, 39 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Amruth SindhuPulmonologist | Bangalore

Consult a cardiologist ... Read More

My echo report shows ascending aorta 4cm. it shows dilated ascending aorta. i am 6ft tall and 68 kg. My last two report shows same value. What should i do?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 394 Views v

Dr. Anand ChopdaCardiologist | Bangalore

Currently require follow up and medication. ... Read More

For coarctation of aorta what is a better solution ballooning or Stenting ? and why ? Gradient across descending aorta-70 mm HG. 3cm segment of diffuse narrowing of the descending thoracic aorta approximately 1.6cm distal to origin of left subclavian artery. Diameter of the stenotic segment at its narrowest part measures 0.7cm. prestenotic and po

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Asked for Male, 33 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Priyadarshini ArunakumarPediatric Cardiologist | Bangalore

Stenting is the treatment for any adult with coarctation ... Read More

Coarctation of Aorta present : gradient across descending aorta-70 mm HG. Normal Size Aortic Root. All four valves are structurally normal. There is 3cm segment of diffuse narrowing of the descending thoracic aorta approximately 1.6cm distal to origin of left subclavian artery. Diameter of the stenotic segment at its narrowest part measures 0.7c

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Asked for Male, 33 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Sanjat ChiwaneCardiologist | Gurgaon

There are two options here-: 1) Open heart surgery 2) Coarctoplasty Both are equally good options. I did a coarctoplasty for an 18 yrs old girl in 2013. She continues to do well. No restenosis, grad ... Read More

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Is physical analysis or physical test by physio for vetebral artery dissection reliable? Can one count upon physical test of vertebral artery?

How can one find if he has a vertebral artery dissection or compression?? Cause i have its all symptoms ... Help

Can ultrasound detect dissection in the cartoid artery or we need to do any further tests i was having neckpain so did ultrasound last month came back normal is this fine doctor can ultrasound detect it if it's done after fiveweeks plzzzzzzz help me reply doctor

Can a cervical mri show vertebral artery dissection or compression.? Please help... i am having symptoms after my chiropractor visit

Which are the best center for getting treated for Coarctation of aorta in india. 33Male

For coarctation of aorta what is a better solution ballooning or Stenting ? and why ?

Suffers from increased left aorta size ... is it necessary to go for bentall procedure or not . And tge diameter of aorta is 5.4 cm.

Hi, does rotating your neck laterally by yourself (without any external force) cause carotid artery dissection? I mean, is it possible? Please make it clear to me.

Can "calcified plaque seen in aorta" reported in NCCT KUB indirectly indicates that there must be severe calcified plaque in arteries of heart also leading to blockage in heart considering age of 75 years and high cholesterol at 248 and triglycerides at 289?? Please suggest.

Hi, Attaching my father's NCCT KUB report in which there is an incidental finding of "Calcified plaque seen in aorta". Please suggest if this Calcified plaque in aorta is mild, moderate or severe?? Is there any risk of blockage in abdominal aorta or aortic aneurysm?? My father's age is 75 years.

Dear sir, Yesterday I done a 2d echo, in that Aorta is 2.8. Earlier Aorta is 2.4.(one year back). Why it is changed, 2 readings in two echo reports, Is it variable each time?? Is there any problem?? Please check the report Regards Tagore

Two echo report showing two different ascending aorta size. One is showing 4 and other 4.5. Can it happen?

Hello doctors, My father in law is diagnosed with juxtrarenal abdominal aorta aneurysm. His age is 81 years,has been advised with endovascular repair,Can you please let me know how safe is this operation for his age.I have attached the Ultrasound report.

My Aorta dimension is 27mm in 2d echo report. I'm having scoliosis and hump on back. I'm physically disabled. Is it normal or not?

Doctor said I have dilated Ascending Aorta 46mm. Advised to stay away from weight lifting type exercises and do brisk walking or medium aerobic exercises. Is it really an issue . I am taking Concor 5mg.

My current echo shows aorta diameter of 3.3 cm, and in my previous echo(taken a year back), the diameter of the aorta is 2.2 cm. I have marfan syndrome.

Does echo show correct aorta size like root ascending aorta and can it differ across machines?please let me know

Is Bisoprolol or Metoprolol Extended release is the preferred Beta blocker in a hypertensive patient who is having an Ascending Aortic dilation of 46 mm ( in CT Aortogram ). I was taking Bisoprolol 2.5mg and the same is changed to Metolar XR 25 after finding aorta dilation.

Sir after 30's(age) does everyone one have some what plaque in aorta and in arteries...pls answer sir

For a 6 ft person with 74kg what's the normal ascending aorta size. Is height and ascending aorta diameter related?

My dad ct scan says that atherosclerotic changes noted in aorta so does he need a treatment for this ? he had one in stent heart for 20%blockage

My echo report shows ascending aorta 4cm. it shows dilated ascending aorta. i am 6ft tall and 68 kg. My last two report shows same value. What should i do?

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