Question 1

what. does an enlarged artery by heart mean?

Accepted Answer

Larger than normal: The aorta is the largest blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to elsewhere. Enlargement of vessel means a dilation (ballooning out as pictured here) to larger than it should be. It right next to the heart--aortic root, it can cause the valve to leak, and if severe it can cause much problem. Enlargement further down may burst, that causes serious problem too. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 2

if my family has a history of enlarged hearts and clogged arteries. does this make me or at risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Family history is a risk factor & inc. Chances.   See your md, or a cardiologist for more info.

Question 3

what can be done to prevent further complications of atheromatous artery, currently the patient has mild enlargement of the heart.

Accepted Answer

Healthy lifestyle: I don't know the patient's age , this patient already has atherosclerosis with anatomic changes noticed on the cardiomegaly,   Patient need to have a cardiac diet , control blood pressure if HTN , control bs if diabetic , and have a statin to lower levels of lipids , cause of atherosclerosis , in some studies , even show reversal of atherosclerosis  and also exercise oriented by your primary md.

Question 4

a pulmonary artery that is 31 mm and aortic artery is 3.7 and a borderline enlargement heart is that classified as pulmonary arterial hypertension?

Accepted Answer

No. Need RVSP.: To diagnose pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), you need to have (1) a description of symptoms that you experience that is consistent with PAH, and (2) a measurement or estimate of the pulmonary arterial pressure - either by echocardiogram or by Swan-Ganz (right heart) catheterization. Only after a doctor has obtained this information can you diagnose PAH. Use HealthTap Prime to discuss.

Question 5

is congestive heart failure due to high blood pressure and obesity reversible? heart is enlarged and stiff, but there's no plaque buildup in arteries.

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Yes: If the blood pressure is well controlled and weight is reduced, the heart will remodel and become more flexible again.

Question 6

i recently had a chest x-ray in the er during an emergency appendectomy. the report says enlarged main pulmonary artery may suggest pulmonary hypertension. heart size normal. im terrified?

Accepted Answer

: Follow up will be needed with your primary care physician. Such incidental findings need to be confirmed, specifically when using a suboptimal test for that condition. A confirmatory test, such as a 2d-echo heart may be ordered. Based on findings further work up may or may not be needed.

Question 7

i have connective tissue disease. my chest x-ray showed slightly enlarged pulmonary artery. the symptoms are occasional sob, heart palpitations, bad dizziness andintermittent chest pain. the symptoms come and go to extreme. i am having tte next. cause?

Accepted Answer

Scleroderma : Scleroderma comes to mind when you attach all those findings ask your rheumatologist.

Question 8

are heart artery's the same size  ?

Accepted Answer

They are different: Coronary artery dimensions differ from artery to artery and even person to person.

Question 9

what are the signs of clogged arteries in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Usually pain: A clogged artery in the heart prevents oxygen from being delivered to the heart muscle. This will cause pain especially when the heart is being stressed as during exercise or in cold weather. The pain is usually experienced as squeezing or pressure and can be present in the chest, neck, back, or arm. A person may also get sweaty and feel short of breath.

Question 10

when your heart/arteries flutter, what is that called?

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmia: There are many reasons to feel your heart beating--oftentimes called palpitations. Sometimes it is innocent and normal such as a rapid heart rate after exertion. Other times it may be serious and is a concerning arrhythmia. Common abnrormal arrhythmias causing palpitations include atrial fibrillation/flutter and supraventricular tachycardia.

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If my family has a history of enlarged hearts and clogged arteries. does this make me or at risk?

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What can be done to prevent further complications of atheromatous artery, currently the patient has mild enlargement of the heart.

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A pulmonary artery that is 31 mm and aortic artery is 3.7 and a borderline enlargement heart is that classified as pulmonary arterial hypertension?

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Is congestive heart failure due to high blood pressure and obesity reversible? heart is enlarged and stiff, but there's no plaque buildup in arteries.

A member asked:

I recently had a chest x-ray in the er during an emergency appendectomy. the report says enlarged main pulmonary artery may suggest pulmonary hypertension. heart size normal. im terrified?

A member asked:

I have connective tissue disease. my chest x-ray showed slightly enlarged pulmonary artery. the symptoms are occasional sob, heart palpitations, bad dizziness andintermittent chest pain. the symptoms come and go to extreme. i am having tte next. cause?

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Are heart artery's the same size ?

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What are the signs of clogged arteries in the heart?

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When your heart/arteries flutter, what is that called?

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