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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.
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Personally, I would get a second opinion. We met with a new cardiologist at a major medical center that has a Center for Vascular Care, Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee,WI and he spent 45 minutes explaining everything. We had seen two other specialists prior and were dissatisfied with them unwilling to answer questions and not really having a plan. It was wonderful speaking to our new cardiologist (which I recorded the entire conversation on my voice memos on my iPhone). He immediately put in a referral for us to meet with a top rated vascular surgeon explaining that they all work together as a team (refreshing since it seems usually no one speaks to each other). He was also going to discuss my husband’s case with the entire team at their next meeting. Relieved to have finally found experts that are willing to actually spend time with patients. I hope you find the same.
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I would continue doing moderate exercise. Walk as mush as you can, but don't get overheated in the summer and stay hydrated. you can stay active without over doing it. Mainly don't over exert or do a lot of impact type things. For example, I like to do outside projects at my place. I upgraded 1500 ft of fence for my Siberian huskies in 2023. The post hole diggers and sledge hammer were a bad idea. I found that out late 2023 after I did about 60 holes! Avoid or limit activities where you could take an impact to your chest.
Manage your blood pressure and anything that can adversely effect your blood pressure. The main thing is to figure out the dimensions and rate of increase at this point in order to develop a plan.