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I was looking through old medical records from 2009, i seen calcified aortic arch.... what is this? do i need to see a doctor?
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Cardiovascular risk!: Calcified aortic arch means that the largest vessel in your body has some calcification. Vessels carry blood to your organs, and they become calcified with older age (60 and more) and is associated with cardiovascular (CV) risk factors like obesity, sedentarism, diabetes, and more. There's not specific treatment for calcification, but it is worth talking to your doctor about your CV risk factors
Answered 2/15/2020
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