Aa
ascending aorta
I just got my ct back and it showed my ascending aorta is at 4.2cm. I have had a liver transplant because od HCV and HCC. It also showed calcification of the aorta. Is this something that could burst at any time or do I have some time to wait?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
The risk of aortic root/ascending aorta rupture or dissection increases considerably after about 5 cm at which point we recommend corrective surgery. I would recommend close follow up with your cardiologist with a repeat study in about a year. In the mean time you should be on a beta blocker regardless of your blood pressure, unless of course if it is very low.
Read my previous posts about ARBs and ACEi's with respect to aortic dilatation/aneurysms.
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