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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

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

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Don't think so ...  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

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

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

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CT /MR angiogram ...  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.

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

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

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If in Delhi go to AIIMS ...  Read More

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

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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

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

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Gold standard is angiogram ...  Read More

My grandfather diagnosed with scerlotic aorta valve and having Copd problem.z suggest any treatment or test to be done

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aortic valve sclerosis is due thickenning of the heart valve which occurs in old age , there is no treatment for valve sclerosis. need to undergo regular echo examination whether heart valve slowly go ...  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.

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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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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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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

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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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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?

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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.

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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?

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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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Aortic root and ascending aorta is dilated It is best confirmed with CT scan Please get echocardiogram also to see aortic valve Yearly checkup is required ...  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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Fatty streaks can occur as early as second decade of life ...  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.

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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?

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3-3.5 is normal ...  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.

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

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He needs to undergo few tests to check for diabetes, blood pressure, lipid profile, heart activity and then decide about what treatment he requires. ...  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?

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

What is the meaning when you have tear in arota an have to have stent put in what is is a graph malpostion ?

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Tear in aorta means dissection of aorta. It is life threatening condition. Either emergency surgery or stenting should be done depending on location of tear. ...  Read More

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Calcified plaque seen in aorta

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CT AORTIC ANGIOGRAM

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Whiplash injury

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Echocardiogram

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3d tof mra doubt

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