Betsy Davenport
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
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
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
I did not get a CT scan when diagnosed. I got it as a pre-op test.
Max Jam
So aneurysm is seen on echo?
Valerie Allen
Mine was found on an echo. I had later Ct scans to judge size as CT is more precise.
Max Jam
Thank you all. Blessings
Rose Madura
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
Yes, I asked for it years ago after reading the research and the cardiologist agreed.
Yes. I was taking a low dose for many years before surgery.
What does it do?
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.
Thank you Max, never heard of it and have had two aneurysm's surgeries.
Hopefully you won't start to look like Cher
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I really do hope your theory helps. Let us know for sure
laughs were to Richard
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.
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