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I have mild prominence on the ascending aorta 3.7cm via ct scan last year. recently did echo he said he saw 4.2 but did not mention mild prom. which do i go with? do i need to be concern?
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Yes: it is the same thing that side is large. u may need surgery if it 5.0 cm. Follow with yearly ct or echo, control BP, lower the and must take beta blockers. After 4.5 do every 6 months.
Answered 1/5/2019
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