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Ct angiogram cardiac valves mild diffuse atherosclerotic disease throughout the thoracic aorta which demonstrates diffuse ectasia with no aneurysmal dilatation. what does this mean?
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The major artery (aorta) in the chest is dilated and has mild deposits of lipid (fat in it. These findings should be co-related with any symptoms by the cardiologist
Answered 6/13/2022
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