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What is the correct cm in thoracic aorta ansersym to have surgery
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I had echo last year measuring aorta root at 4.6 cm and ascending aorta at 3.8. This year echo read aorta root at 4.6 and ascending aorta at 5.1. Cardiologist recently had me get a cat scan before handing me off to a surgeon. The cat scan came back at aorta root at 4.2 cm and the ascending at 3.8. Which reading is most accurate. Should I get a 2nd opinion? I am 68 y/o
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@francic Getting a medical opinion on the net isn't the best plan with something so important as an aneurysm. Insurance usually pays for a second opinion. Your peace of mind is worth the price even if they don't.
Keep in mind every echo and ever CT could be flawed, the machine could be old, the technician could be new, the radiologist could be having a bad day.
Wishing you a solid answer and a long life.
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@francic cat scan is more accurate