Mildly dilated ascending aorta

Posted by asolidrock @asolidrock, Sep 30 8:52pm

I recently reported having stress test and echo which appeared normal. After I met with my cardiologist he said the stress test was normal along with my echo; he the said my ascending aorta was mildly dilated but wasn't concerned about it; of course it didn't ask any questions. After getting home I "googled it" and it seems that I get varying opinions on the the mild dilation. I don't have chest pain anymore but do feel funny in my chest sometimes. Anyone out there have any opinions.

Thanks

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rashida | @rashida | Oct 1 6:17am

@asolidrock I too have a distended aorta that the cardiologist doesn’t seem too concerned about and would like to know more … my echo stress test was normal too.

asolidrock | @asolidrock | Oct 1 7:21am

Is yours the ascending aorta and is it dilated like mine? Mine is 3.8 but I still feeling like I need to take a deep breath every now and then. Im sorry for complaining because God has brought me through a lot in the past year. Hope yours stay the same.

charlotteeb | @charlotteeb | Oct 1 3:06pm

Maybe you need more explaination from the doctor why he is not concerned about it.
Personally I do not put much in the stress test. An MRI stress test might be better - don't know, but the Lexicon or the actual treadmill I don't trust. I did it only because the doctor required before doing more. It showed either a blood clot or scar tissue in the lower lobe causing stress. A CT heart cath showed neither existed. It was from my bad valves causing blood to pool there.

waymcg10 | @waymcg10 | Oct 1 4:40pm

Hi All, I have a 4.3 cm Ascending Aortic Aneurysm (I also had a 5.0 aneurysm repaired with open heart surgery 20 years ago.) and there is an Aortic Aneurysm Support Group on the Mayo site that I find extremely helpful. It's filled with lots of information and patient experiences. I'm sure you will find much of the information you're seeking in the group posts. But, of course, talking with your Cardiologist is extremely important. Btw, I've been told that a CT Scan with Contrast is very reliable and the most commonly used tool to assess aortic health.

While your measurements might not be serious now, there are things you can do to help prevent them from becoming serious. I hope this helps.

asolidrock | @asolidrock | Oct 1 5:22pm

In reply to @waymcg10 "Hi All, I have a 4.3 cm Ascending Aortic Aneurysm (I also had a 5.0 aneurysm..." + (show)

Thank you so very much. May God bless you and give many more years

asolidrock | @asolidrock | Oct 1 5:34pm

Just recently had a stress test and echo; both were ok. So I thought. My cardiologist said I had a mildly elevated ascending aorta but nothing to worry about; course went to my patient portal and looked at my report. My ascending aorta measured 3.9 so im joining this group for advice from others.

rashida | @rashida | Oct 1 6:29pm

In reply to @asolidrock "Is yours the ascending aorta and is it dilated like mine? Mine is 3.8 but I..." + (show)

@asolidrock mine is dilated but I don’t know to what extent. I’ve had no symptoms, but it was discovered during a cardiac echo. I was just told it will need to be watched.

asolidrock | @asolidrock | Oct 1 7:17pm

In reply to @rashida "@asolidrock mine is dilated but I don’t know to what extent. I’ve had no symptoms, but..." + (show)

I get these feelings of weakness in my chest but not sure its because of my dilated ascending aorta

rashida | @rashida | Oct 1 8:12pm

In reply to @asolidrock "I get these feelings of weakness in my chest but not sure its because of my..." + (show)

@asolidrock have you mentioned this to your doctor or cardiologist? I think you should!

marly80 | @marly80 | Oct 1 8:26pm

In reply to @asolidrock "Just recently had a stress test and echo; both were ok. So I thought. My cardiologist..." + (show)

I just found out I have a dilated ascending aorta, 4.0. My cardiologist said it isn't worrisome, but A year ago it was nondilalated. Now I have to have CTs to monitor it.

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