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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 6, 2015

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Amy Calderwood posted an update
1 year ago (December 3, 2024)
How frequently are folks with mechanical valves aortic grafts getting CT scans post surgery? My last one was four years ago. I had an echo two years ago. Thx!
I don't get CT scans but have a heart echograph once a year (it's been 10 years since my valve replacements).

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