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Had chest x-ray showed tortuous thoracic aorta. i know i have abnormal ekg also heart murmur. my father passed away at 54 sudden heart attack.?

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See cardiologist: You may have a family history of cardiac disease and you have a heart murmur. All good reasons to see a cardiologist to assess your risk factors. It's a good idea to know what is causing the murmur. A tortuous aorta by itself may mean nothing. It can be cause by scoliosis or osteoporosis and loss of height. It often just needs to be followed.

Answered 3/11/2019

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Dr. Joseph Sucher answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Get consultation: You need expert consultation from a cardiovascular surgeon. You have a number of risk factors that's or it important for you to have a complete evaluation by an expert that can give you the best recommendations for what to do.

Answered 9/7/2017

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Aneurysm?: Check with your doc and discuss chest ct. Did your father die from an aortic aneurysm? Check with your doc.

Answered 9/7/2017

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