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What Does "scattered Altherosclerotic Calcifications Of The Aorta" Mean

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015

Question: Is there any significance in a radiologist's report that says "scattered altherosclerotic calcifications of the aorta and its major branches." And, Posterior dependent atelectasis?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload report

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

For giving you better answer I would like to have the full report.
Could you, please, attach full radiological report, if possible? You can upload report on right side of your dashboard where you have feature

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (26 minutes later)

I'll have to download and send tomorrow but for now, does this seem remarkable?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Waiting for reports

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Don't worry.
Tomorrow I will answer you in detail when I will receive the report

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (18 hours later)

Such a simple question and report is not necessary. Please respond or opt out

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please. find the answer below

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

1. "scattered altherosclerotic calcifications of the aorta and its major branches" indicates atherosclerosic disease. It's significance depends whether there is narrowing of the lumen of aorta, and if yes it's degree. Anyway there is need for cholesterol control

2. ''Posterior dependent atelectasis'' means partial lung collapse in basal regions. It's significance depends on it's size and cause. Usually it occurs after surgery, but also it can be caused by infection, tumor or lymph node obstruction.

There was not detailed information for the full answer but I tried to give as complete answer as it is possible.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (11 minutes later)

You did very well. I didn't have any breathing issues until I had a hernia repair after a disastrous colorectal surgery /infection.
Mesh covers from sternum down to rt above low abdomen. Wearing a bra pushes on area of mesh and if I wear a tight camisole, I have labored breathing. Does this coincide w/ your prognosis.
Apologize for not sending report but it was incomplete due to lack of flow during contrast.

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There may be a correlation between the symptoms and atelectasis

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

Wearing a tight camisole affects a little the excursion of the thorax and if you have problem in the lung it can provoke breathlessness.
Actually it depends also on the size of the atelectasis. So I would advise you to see your doctor to discuss the further strategies.

Hope I could help you

Wishing you good health

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T