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Basilar artery fenestration found (small) no aneurysm. f, age 53. scared to death. overweight, no other health problems. is hrt ok?
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Basilar artery: "fenestrations" are found in normal people and by themselves is not harmful. As long as you are healthy you should stop the WORRY which is a lot more harmful to you as that uncommon but normal "variation" in your arterial brain circulation!!!!! I can think of no reason why HRT would be contra-indicated due to that finding Aneurysms are the only possible "complications" of this anatomic "variation"
Answered 5/30/2018
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Little risk of HRT: Rarely it can be associated with the formation of an aneurysm. Some estimates are up to 7%. This is duplication of a portion of the artery. Typically occurs at the lower end of the basilar artery just as the vertebral artery join. It can't be seen in other areas. You can discuss this with your physician or other specialists, Doubt there is a risk of HRT but can discuss this with your gynecologist
Answered 5/25/2017
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