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I was diagnosed very recently that my aorta was enlaged
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I finally got into see an experience cardiologist Monday 19th. Got an echo done that day results back showing 4.0 cm. But my CT scan done in the hospital in February 2025 showed 4.5 cm ascending aorta. Now I have to wait a month until l can get scheduled for another CT scan. He doesn't feel it's urgent. The nurse l spoke to said the CT scan number was more reliable.
At the rate it's growing l hope nothing will happen until l can get checked again June 19 it's kind of scary not knowing. Any advice I'm really stressing over this.
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You are assuming it’s growing fast (you said “at the rate is growing”) , but again you are basing that on two different measurements. Actually the fact that both echos show the same size may mean it actually hasn’t grown. It is true that the CT is more accurate , so wait until you get the second CT and get the feedback from the cardiologist,
I know it is hard not to be anxious but try not to focus on bits of information, you are doing the right things, now let the specialist get to the conclusion and give you his/her advice