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I had/have the LVH which always gets picked up by Echocardiagrams but not CT with IV contrast. I have had 4 of each the past year. I also had near laryngitis and a dry persistent cough when my mid ascending aorta was at 4.7 cm and the root at 4.8. However, it turns out I had several other things going on including congenital issues that wasn't found until I went into Mayo for a 2nd opinion on the Aneurysm. After surgery and the other things were fixed along with the root and proximal ascending aorta were repaired, the cough and hoarseness went away. Of course I still am monitoring a mid to distal ascending aortic aneurysm of 4.2 to 4.6 cm. I just had a 1 year follow-up Echo and CT Thursday at Mayo and talked to cardiologist on Friday. We will be doing more scans no farther out than 1 year. My point is don't assume that the aortic aneurysm is the only thing you have going on. Last July & Aug 2024, I had an CT with IV contrast and 3 catheter procedures that found 4 other major things.
I have a 4.0cm dilated ascending aorta and currently found out that I have a high BP of 130+/85, pulse rate 63, currently on high BP medication Micardis 40mmgm, can you advice on how I can manage the condition.
Appreciate heaps
JW601