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I was just diagnosed w/a 3.6 cm dilated ascending aorta in the hospital at 33. i have celiac artery stenosis, thoracic hemicord impingement & genetic celiac disease & hyperinsulinemia. i've been through 2 bariatric surgeries. any of these connected?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It sounds like all: of these problems except for the celiac disease are related to your obesity.

Answered 1/29/2018

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A member asked:

I was just diagnosed w/a 3.6 cm dilated ascending aorta in the hospital at 33. i have celiac artery stenosis, thoracic hemicord impingement & genetic celiac disease & hyperinsulinemia. i've been through 2 bariatric surgeries. any of these connected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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