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I was diagnosed very recently that my aorta was enlaged

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: 22 hours ago | Replies (47)
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@concern

I want to clarify l had an echocardiogram in July 2024. At that time my aorta was 4 cm.
According to the doctor the normal ranges were (2.2 - 3.8). I was told not worry unless it enlarged. Well February 2025 went to the ER because of COVID issues. A battery of tests were done. A CT scan said borderline dialation of mascending aorta 4.5 cm. But the ER doctor never mentioned anything about it. I was told all my tests were good. I posted yesterday but if the tests results are accurate my aorta had enlarged.5 cm to 4.5cm in just 7 months. Can someone please tell me if I'm in immediate danger. I'm so stressed out. Please let me know

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concern | @concern | May 15 11:17am

Meant to say ascending

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houston13 | @houston13 | May 15 1:09pm

As has been said, different methods Echo vs CT and different People taking the measurements would yield different results, you need to find a specialist who does the same measurement periodically to properly assess the growth rate and a baseline size. Again a cardiologist who is an aortic disease expert would be your best bet.

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