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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

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

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

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

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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Monitor every 6 months ...  Read More

I think I have enlargement of the aorta having all different pains in center of chest and heart area

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Need to know more about your complaints and problem  so that i can guide  help you.        If you have any quries regarding your health or your family , you can ...  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

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

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

My dad has severe lumbar spinal stenosis with nerve compression. MRI shows the nerve tunnel is less than 5 mm, while doctors say it should normally be around 12 mm. A spine surgeon recommended surgery of Adv - suggested Lumbar decomp surgery + fixation because medicines and other treatments have not given relief. However, my dad is following random

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May I have the MRI report? And film too , I have seen multiple cases of spine in my practice , please share me MRI report and x-ray of your father, Surgery can be the solution totally depend on the pa ...  Read More

What could be the possible cost for Anal stenosis surgery in Hospitals like CMC Vellore or institutions like this? It would be highly appreciated if any doctor here could provide an estimated cost

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In the range of 40000 to 70000 ...  Read More

My mother has been suffering from L4 L5 spinal stenosis due to which she has extreme neurogenic claudication with symptoms like tingling in posterior legs , tingling at top of feet she has already used pregablin, nortriptyline and Gabapentin content nerve tablets and even muscle relaxants .She has been taking physiotherapy also due to which she is

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Homoeopathic medicine can definitely help her but only if it suits the case and symptoms well. For that detailed case study is required. Spinal affections are serious and if treatment started early th ...  Read More

My mom has been diagnosed with L4-L5 spondylolisthesis with diffuse disc bulge causing bilateral mild neural foraminal stenosis and moderate spinal canal stenosis in MRI scan . Due to this spinal stenosis she has been in turn diagnosed with neurogenic claudication due to which she feels severe posterior leg stiffness after change in position from s

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. Few precautions to be done.. Exercises... ...  Read More

My mom has been diagnosed with L4-L5 spondylolisthesis with diffuse disc bulge causing bilateral mild neural foraminal stenosis and moderate spinal canal stenosis in MRI scan . Due to this spinal stenosis she has been in turn diagnosed with neurogenic claudication due to which she feels severe posterior leg stiffness after change in position from s

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Your mother is facing severe problem Due to compression of surrounding nerve roots Consult a spine surgeon ...  Read More

My mom has been diagnosed with L4-L5 spondylolisthesis with diffuse disc bulge causing bilateral mild neural foraminal stenosis and moderate spinal canal stenosis in MRI scan . Due to this spinal stenosis she has been in turn diagnosed with neurogenic claudication due to which she feels severe posterior leg stiffness after change in position from s

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We need to check her and take detailed history like how much time she is able to stand or walk. If it’s early stage she can do better with life style changes, exercise and medication. But if it’s in a ...  Read More

My mom has been diagnosed with L4-L5 spondylolisthesis with diffuse disc bulge causing bilateral mild neural foraminal stenosis and moderate spinal canal stenosis in MRI scan . Due to this spinal stenosis she has been in turn diagnosed with neurogenic claudication due to which she feels severe posterior leg stiffness after change in position from s

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I underwent a laser haemorrhoidectomy in 2022 but the piles didn't shrink completely even after surgery. I reached out to the doctor in 2022, but he said it would shrink, but it didn't. Now for the last 6-7 months, I'm facing difficulties in passing the stools even after on laxatives which might be due to fibrosis or stenosis as I can feel my sphin

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Meet A General Surgeon for Per rectal examination with proctoscopy ...  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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You are referred to Super specialist. Take care. ...  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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Visit a cardiologist. ...  Read More

I had my VSD closure done at year 2000. Now after regular check up in 2D echo pathalogist doctor told me I had aortic stenosis which is severe and regurgitation (moderate). So what should be my next step. Whether surgery is required? And if surgery is done is it life threatening? If not done what are its consequences? Please do the needful and guid

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If severe AS with moderate AR Have to go with surgery with aortic valve replacement ...  Read More

I have chronic constipation problem from last 10 years and was suffering from anal fissure and hemorrhoids. I had Hemorrhoids Surgery last year in Jan 2024 and was doing okay. However I also got pregnant in Feb 2024 so I assumed the constipation problem was due to it but later was diagnosed with Anal Stenosis. Due to pregnancy and inspite of proper

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Pls visit a surgical gastroenterologist to get it examined . Anal stenosis can be a complication post hemorrhoid surgery. Depending on the degree of stenosis u ll either be offered dilatation or anoth ...  Read More

I have lumbar spinal stenosis of disc bulges and protrusion from L1-L5 . Doctor advised to take rest alone . I had claudification in the beginning . My calves are experiencing cramps if I walk and weakness in my right leg. The pinky feet was numb in the beginning but eventually it is reduced. Pain in my my back also reduced . Maybe of rest . The on

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Surgery will provide better result ...  Read More

I have lumbar spinal stenosis. I have multiple disc bulges and protrusion from L1-L5. The least diameter between disc is 0.65cms. I have numbness in my right foot and my legs are weak , I guess it's called drop foot . I have claudication when I walk for few distances .My back pain is reduced through medicines but my numbness and drop foot is making

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Definitely surgery ...  Read More

My mom was diagnosed with carotid stenosis about 70% on ICA origin and >70% stenosis on carotid bulb on left side neck. DR had suggested her to have medicine to dissolve/reduce the cholesterol. Now she has numbness on left hand and pain on left leg. Please suggest next steps. Attached the doppler reports.

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70% stenosis in the Carotid Artery is considered significant. But the thing to note here is Left sided carotid artery supplies Left side of Brain, which inturn controls Right side of the body. These f ...  Read More

What to do for spinal stenosis some exercise some medications some medicine how to cure the pain please suggest me thank you...

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Consult doctor.. it will be helpful ...  Read More

My sister is suffering with mitral valve stenosis due to heavy calcium deposits. And she needs to go for valve replacement but as she is not yet married and her family is incomplete. I want to understand which type of valve should we choose for her. Doctors said if she will have metallic one then she needs to take pills for rest of her life and tha

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It will be good for her to undergo bio prosthetic mitral valve replacement as of now ...  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

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Ascending aorta size different

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

Juxtrarenal abdominal aorta aneurysm

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Spinal canal stenosis and neck stenosis

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Aorta - Echocardiogram

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Aorta and Exercise

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