Dilated Aortic root - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 13, 2024 · In December '23 my CT scan showed an ascending aortic dilation of 4.2, but missed an aortic root aneurysm. My echocardiogram that same day measured my ascending …
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and Aortic Dilatation: What You Need to …
Jan 19, 2024 · The diagnosis of aortic root dilation in EDS patients is typically performed using noninvasive imaging techniques such as echocardiography (ECHO), computed tomography …
Echo shows 4.1cm aortic root dilation- is it an aneurysm?
Jun 16, 2024 · EKG and stress treadmill both normal, and echo shows 4.1cm dilation of aortic root. As an RN I should know this, however, & as cardiology was not my area of Clinical …
Newly diagnosed with 3.9cm ascending aorta - Mayo Clinic Connect
Oct 9, 2024 · Two years ago I had an echo and the report at that time says my aortic root was 3.2cm and my ascending aorta measured 3.74 cm. My drs. Never even mentioned this to me …
Dilation of the ascending aorta - Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 26, 2025 · I have a 4.8 aneurysm at the sinus of Valsalva and 4.1 Ascending dilation. I found mine after getting a thorough physical after my brother died suddenly from an unexpected and …
Aortic dilation vs. Aortic Aneurysm: What's the difference?
Mar 1, 2024 · Can anyone tell me the difference between an aortic dilation and an aortic aneurysm. I was recently told I have an aortic dilation 3.9 and cardiologist said its like an …
Ascending Aortic Dilation - Ascending Aortic Aneurysm - Mayo …
Apr 2, 2018 · I was diagnosed in 2012 with ascending aorta dialation of 4.1 cm. In 2013 no change. Finally went back to dr in 2017 and echo showed 4.3 cm. 2 months later dr made me …
Enlarged aortic root with a family history - Mayo Clinic Connect
Dec 28, 2024 · An aortic dissection is an unpredictable, high-stakes medical event. Recognizing symptoms (sudden severe chest or back pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, or symptoms of …
Explain the difference between Root and valve in the aorta
Mar 19, 2025 · As I understand it a dilation of the aortic root is an aneurysm located at the very base where the aorta meets the heart, the valve is right there and a dilation of the aorta can …
Ascending Aorta 3.5 cm - Mayo Clinic Connect
May 5, 2025 · A recent CT (with and without contrast) for something else revealed a finding of an “Ascending aortic ectasia 3.5 cm, somewhat prominent compared to the descending aorta and …