Question 1

had ct scan of abdomen. found some soft plaque and minimal hard plaque in aorta. have since drastically changed my diet. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Young: You're pretty young for that - you're wise to change your diet. If you smoke, that needs to go too. Try to exercise 30 minutes every day. Get that cholesterol under control.

Question 2

would a ct enterography be able to visualize the abdominal aorta?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: CT enterography should allow for complete visualization of the abdominal aorta due imaging the same "compartment" as the target of the study--intestines.

Question 3

would an abdominal ct scan see the aorta?

Accepted Answer

YES: Both with and without contrast

Question 4

does an abdominal ct scan show your aorta?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The abdominal aorta will be shown on an abdominal ct.

Question 5

ct scan: paravertebral soft tissues remarkable for calcifications in the abdominal aorta. is this fatal?

Accepted Answer

Calcium in aorta: Atherosclerosis-the fancy name, hardening or the arteries-the common name...Same disease process.  Its the calcium that makes them hard.  So...Calcifications are very commonly seen in the aortic wall and do not, all by themselves indicate anything remotely fatal.

Question 6

follow up ? re diagnosis of mild ectasia (3.8x3.7 cm) on ascending aorta  via cardiac ct:  have had chest x-rays in past years (2010)  with only normal results.  is this something an x-ray could miss?

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X-ray: Can only see so much,  aneurysms only dangerous after certain dilation, with other factors  like hypertension.

Question 7

ct angiogram cardiac valves mild diffuse atherosclerotic disease throughout the thoracic aorta which demonstrates diffuse ectasia with no aneurysmal dilatation. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: The major artery (aorta) in the chest is dilated and has mild deposits of lipid (fat in it. These findings should be co-related with any symptoms by the cardiologist

Question 8

had ct cardiac scoring test showing 0calcium score, but mild dilation of lower ascending aorta measuring 3.8 cm. bp 140/83. can i start running?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately the: CALCIUM SCORE on your CT scan does NOT measure your cardiac function nor the functional sttaus of your coronary areteries. I do not see an age along with your questions. I would therefore have to defer your question to the physician who ordered your CT scan
Sorry but hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 9

ectasia of the distal infrarenal abdominal aorta measuring to 2.4 cm vascular calcifications are seen with in the aorta and iliac arteries. moderate to severe stenosis at the origin celiac artery. celiac artery stenosis?

Accepted Answer

: Atherosclerotic changes of the abdominal aorta below the renal artery origins (infra = below, renal = renal artery) but no significant disease. However, there is celiac artery stenosis which can cause ischemia of the abdominal organs such as esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen &amp; part of duodenum. If you had angiogram done because of symptoms from these organs, the lesion needs to be fixed.

Question 10

mild aneurysmal dilation of the distal abdominal aorta, this showed up on an unrelated mri, how common is this? history of cad

Accepted Answer

This : This is fairly common. You should be aware of your vascular risk factors such as cholesterol levels, smoking status, hypertension, etc.. A report of "mild" dilatation is sometimes the normal for an individual but it should be discussed with your physician and may warrant peridic followup examinations to check on it.

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Had ct scan of abdomen. found some soft plaque and minimal hard plaque in aorta. have since drastically changed my diet. should i be worried?

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Would a ct enterography be able to visualize the abdominal aorta?

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Would an abdominal ct scan see the aorta?

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Does an abdominal ct scan show your aorta?

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Ct scan: paravertebral soft tissues remarkable for calcifications in the abdominal aorta. is this fatal?

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Follow up ? re diagnosis of mild ectasia (3.8x3.7 cm) on ascending aorta via cardiac ct: have had chest x-rays in past years (2010) with only normal results. is this something an x-ray could miss?

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Ct angiogram cardiac valves mild diffuse atherosclerotic disease throughout the thoracic aorta which demonstrates diffuse ectasia with no aneurysmal dilatation. what does this mean?

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Had ct cardiac scoring test showing 0calcium score, but mild dilation of lower ascending aorta measuring 3.8 cm. bp 140/83. can i start running?

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Ectasia of the distal infrarenal abdominal aorta measuring to 2.4 cm vascular calcifications are seen with in the aorta and iliac arteries. moderate to severe stenosis at the origin celiac artery. celiac artery stenosis?

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Mild aneurysmal dilation of the distal abdominal aorta, this showed up on an unrelated mri, how common is this? history of cad

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