Question 1

how much variation is there in aortic root diameters over time? do they ever reduce in size with healthier living? or do they only grow with time?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Rate of expansion varies from person-to-person. The process is usually not reversible, however healthy lifestyle and management of blood pressure could slow down the rate significantly. Depending on the cause of the dilatation, the process may be progressive.

Question 2

i have a 4.0cm dialation of the aortic root. i'm told not a anyerism yet do to small size. will high heart rate from exercise make it grow or high bp?

Accepted Answer

Aortic dilation: You have listed studies which would possibly inform an answer. Best to discuss with the doc with the most information regarding your status.

Question 3

aortic root dilatation:  what size bifore operation?

Accepted Answer

5.5 cm: Start thinking about it at 5.5 cm. If you have marfan's syndrome, 5 cm.

Question 4

is the chamber size of the left ventricle supposed to be bigger or smaller that the aortic root diameter? i am just trying to make sense of my echo results.

Accepted Answer

Talk with your doc: there are many things that influence the size and contraction of the left ventricle and size of the aortic root. You will need to discuss your echo with a qualified physician to get the best answers. It is not really something you can do yourself

Question 5

what does an echo aortic root measure from? my report says "sinus of valsalva" is 4.1 but ascending aorta is normal. i'm 6 foot 2, 300 pounds. it's classified as moderately dilated? wouldn't i have a larger root because of my body size?

Accepted Answer

: An aortic sinus, also known as a sinus of Valsalva, is one of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve. A aortic size of 4.1 cm at this area is still within normal limit (29-45 mm) so you have nothing to worry. Please see here - https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Aorta-and-its-normal-size-range_fig3_325922743 - Take care.

Question 6

what are aortic root (at sinuses of valsalva) and mid ascending aorta mri upper normal limits sizes for 58 years old men with bsa 2.12 and 6 feet tall?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Probably normal for you -- taller person has larger aorta but it's still in the normal range.

Question 7

how can they fix a dilating aortic root?

Accepted Answer

Watch it: Keep an eye on it. If it gets too big, it can be surgically repaired.

Question 8

how do they fix a dilating aortic root safely?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Open heart surgery is the preferred method.  There are criteria for when ascending aorta aneurysms should be operated on that can vary depending upon other factors (e.g. Bicuspid aortic valve, etc.).  Talk to a cardiac surgeon.

Question 9

what does 4.3 x 3.9 measure on the aortic root ascending?

Accepted Answer

Aorta: The aorta is dilated. The aortic root should be less than 2.1cm.  The dilation can be associated with an aneurysm or perhaps some type of valvular problem.

Question 10

last year my aortic root diameter was 2.6 cm this year it is 3.1 cm's.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Aortic root: Aortic root diameters are both normal and likely changed only because of different beam angle. If you have a reason why the root might enlarge this change might need more attention.

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How much variation is there in aortic root diameters over time Do they ever reduce in size with healthier living Or do they only grow with time

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How much variation is there in aortic root diameters over time? do they ever reduce in size with healthier living? or do they only grow with time?

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I have a 4.0cm dialation of the aortic root. i'm told not a anyerism yet do to small size. will high heart rate from exercise make it grow or high bp?

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Aortic root dilatation: what size bifore operation?

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Is the chamber size of the left ventricle supposed to be bigger or smaller that the aortic root diameter? i am just trying to make sense of my echo results.

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What does an echo aortic root measure from? my report says "sinus of valsalva" is 4.1 but ascending aorta is normal. i'm 6 foot 2, 300 pounds. it's classified as moderately dilated? wouldn't i have a larger root because of my body size?

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What are aortic root (at sinuses of valsalva) and mid ascending aorta mri upper normal limits sizes for 58 years old men with bsa 2.12 and 6 feet tall?

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How can they fix a dilating aortic root?

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How do they fix a dilating aortic root safely?

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What does 4.3 x 3.9 measure on the aortic root ascending?

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Last year my aortic root diameter was 2.6 cm this year it is 3.1 cm's. is this normal?

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