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I survived a type one complete aortic dissection in 2015. what you’re describing appears to be probably the aneurysm pressing against your esophagus. There is not a lot of space inside there, and as the aneurysm grows, it will inevitably press against your esophagus if it gets large enough. That sense of your heart being in your throat comes from the enlarged aorta. Your doctor may not understand this phenomenon or be aware of it because they’ve never had an aortic dissection, but take it from somebody who has what your describing is exactly what I feel every day. If you have an opportunity to look at your CT scans in high resolution, you can ask your Cardiologist or thoracic surgeon to show you those structures within your anatomy. I Have a residual blood clot and a false lumen next to my heart that presses against my esophagus and makes it difficult for me to swallow sometimes. I would get in and see your doctor right away. I suspect that if you’re starting to feel something different inside your chest, that means that something is changing inside your chest. Peace.
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Firstly, thank you so much for your response to me and your ongoing support to so many others within this group. Sharing your insight was so valuable to me personally during such a stressful time. I thank you again for that.
Yes, something is definitely different with me as of recent. I plan on lightening up on my activity until I’m back in my home State. To make matters worse I am traveling and can’t wait to get back home. Thankfully not flying. I am scheduled for a CTA of my chest with contrast within the next week. However, the last time I had this type of test for my neck during an emergency ER visit and before I became aware of my AAA, my heart raced like I was in a full sprint all the while laying down. Pretty scary few minutes and I swore I would never do it again. In hindsight, my thoughts on this happening was either because of the AAA causing it or because I may be allergic to the Iodine they used for the contrast. I just conveyed that concern to my Cardiologist since he just ordered the same test. Waiting to hear back. I will update the board here accordingly.
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Your comments are always so helpful.