Betsy Davenport
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
I only got one C-T scan, and it was prior to the TAVR.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: December 28, 2023
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Max Jam posted an update
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
When diagnosed with bicuspid regurg or stenosis. Do you always get a CTA scan?
I only had an echco.
or is aortic root aneurysm diagnosed via echo?
Marie Myers
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
I think the CT scan comes later, after the echo. Having the Ct scan gives more precise data on anatomy, and mine was done closer to meeting a cardiac surgeon.
Rose Madura
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
I did not get a CT scan when diagnosed. I got it as a pre-op test.
Max Jam
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
So aneurysm is seen on echo?
Valerie Allen
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
Mine was found on an echo. I had later Ct scans to judge size as CT is more precise.
Max Jam
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
Thank you all. Blessings
Rose Madura
1 year ago (October 14, 2024)
I didn't know I had an aneurysm until I met with the surgeon and to be honest, I can't remember if it was before or after the CT scan
Max Jam posted an update
2 years ago (January 30, 2024)
Has anyone been prescriber losartan as aneurysm prophylaxis? Recently did
2 years ago (January 30, 2024)
Yes, I asked for it years ago after reading the research and the cardiologist agreed.
2 years ago (January 30, 2024)
Yes. I was taking a low dose for many years before surgery.
2 years ago (January 30, 2024)
What does it do?
2 years ago (January 30, 2024)
My cardiologist told me it helps as prophylaxis for aortic dilatation, and could delay surgery for as for decreasing the regurgitation leading to less stress on the left ventricle.
2 years ago (January 31, 2024)
Thank you Max, never heard of it and have had two aneurysm's surgeries.
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Hopefully you won't start to look like Cher
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
😂😂😂
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
I really do hope your theory helps. Let us know for sure
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
laughs were to Richard
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Sorry to pick on poor cher. No more sonny. But she's dating a 12 year old. On the bright side, i saw a recent pix of barry manilow and it gave me a fib. Poor guy wants to be 25 again.
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
😂😂😂
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
😂😂😂
2 years ago (January 18, 2024)
Chers new boyfriend child gives new meaning to " i got you babe"
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