Recently Had Some Test Completed. Results Were 1- Atherosclerotic Calcification

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Question : recently had some test completed. results were 1- atherosclerotic calcification of the abdominal aorta . 2-liver reveals enlargement with diffuse fatty infiltration along with the gallbladder exhibits a Phrygian cap with no calculi. 3- prostate is enlarged measuring 4.9 transversely and an AP dimension of 5cm. Hx- age 49 had a stroke with a second stroke 3 weeks later. temporally lost of use to my right hand and some slurred speech. 13 years later ( today ) have full use of my right hand and no slurred speech. Back to work. Do not smoke or drink, enjoy physical activity such as walking, softball basketball and swimming. I thought my overall health was very good. I guess I was wrong. I have a doctors appointment today and I do not want to go in to see him blindly. Did my research on my current so called problems . I need to know what is my "Best " questions to ask. This is where I need your help. What should be my best question to ask? thank you, XXXXXXX Gaszczynski

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello Michael!

Welcome on icliniq!

I passed carefully through your medical history and would like to recommend that issues of interest to discuss with your doctor would be investigating for possible coronary risk factors (dyslipidemia, glucose metabolism disorders, hypertension, hyperuricemia, blood homocystein level, etc.)

The fact you have experienced transient neurological deficits raises suspicions on a possible diffuse artherosclerosis.

That's why I would recommend to discuss with your doctor on the opportunity of performing a coronary angio CT to study the calcium score and possible coronary stenoses.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues!

Hope to have been helpful to you!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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