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4cm ascending aorta
Hi I was recently diagnosed with a 4 cm ascending aorta, as well as mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. I am very active and told I still can be to a degree but no heavy lifting over 15 lbs. I am very anxious and I have an echo stress test in 2 weeks. Has anyone one here been diagnosed with both ? I’m 5’5” and 120 with low blood pressure but almost like pressure is left chest and back area.
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My husbands is 4.2 and he has mitral valve issue also. He has never been given a restriction on lifting. He had high blood pressure , but we finally got it under control.
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Thankyou, it’s all very new and scary with so much going on
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1 ReactionI’m 72 year old male and have had one in the 4.0 cm size range for about five years . My BP is high but well controlled with the meds I take. ( keeps it under 120/80 ).
I exercise pretty vigorously but don’t use heavy weights. If anything , I think it is beneficial. Ask your Doc about that.
Also, if you’re being tested by Echocardiogram, it should give you a measurement of your Ejection Fraction. It is a measure of the strength of your heart. Mine improved a lot since I started exercising.