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I would find a second opinion from a cardiologist that specializes in aortic aneurysms etc. Most cardiologists are generalists. The echo will be good non invasive test with no radiation to measure the aneurysm. They are best if the same tech etc. does them each time. Keep in mind that they aren't going to show any issues with the LAD or RCA. The stress test can be helpful, but not the end all. The fact that he said not to worry about it concerns me. I had a cardiologist like that nearly get me killed last year.
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Thanks for your reply. The cardiologist that l saw spent maybe 5 minutes. Didn't explain anything l couldn't even ask questions that l had written down. He basically said we will do an echo and nuclear stress test. No other type imaging test. I have an older friend who said that an MRI was the most accurate test to do for my condition. I'm so anxious and worried about it. If l could just get a cardiologist just to explain to me exactly what my situation is now and what the best plan is moving forward. The CT done February 2025. It was showed borderline dialation of the ascending aorta 4.5cm. l know l have already posted this previously but I'm l in danger of something happening to me. I'm scared to do any type of exercising. If the 4.5 cm is accurate will be okay until l can a better cardiologist. Can anyone with more knowledge of this please respond.