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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Aorta , High Blood Pressure And High Cholesterol

I have been diagnosed with an enlarged aorta (also have high blood pressure and high cholesterol). I have read about supplements of vitamin D and omega 3 but see very different dosages suggested. How much per day is recommended of each for someone with my condition?
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern.

I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion.

You should know that cholesterol target levels depends on some factors like your age and other associated rics factors like hypertension , diabetes , smoking and hereditary history of high cholesterol levels.
Normal cholesterol level should be below 180 mg / dl and for ldl col below130 mg / dl in normal people.

If you have tried a dietary modification and didn't have good results than its necessary to start medical treatment.Omega 3 are supplements that helps but the best anti lipidic class are statins like atorvastatine, rosuvastatine, simvastatine ect.

For aortic dilatation its necesary to know its dimention and valvular situation.If there is a slight dilatation than you just need to controll your blood pressure rigorously and make regular cardiac echo.

If the dilatation is sever, than it might need surgery.

Hope I was helpfull.
Best regards,Dr.Ervina.
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Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Aorta , High Blood Pressure And High Cholesterol

Hello and thank you for using HCM.I carefully read your question and I understand your concern. I will try to explain you something and give you my opinion. You should know that cholesterol target levels depends on some factors like your age and other associated rics factors like hypertension , diabetes , smoking and hereditary history of high cholesterol levels. Normal cholesterol level should be below 180 mg / dl and for ldl col below130 mg / dl in normal people. If you have tried a dietary modification and didn t have good results than its necessary to start medical treatment.Omega 3 are supplements that helps but the best anti lipidic class are statins like atorvastatine, rosuvastatine, simvastatine ect. For aortic dilatation its necesary to know its dimention and valvular situation.If there is a slight dilatation than you just need to controll your blood pressure rigorously and make regular cardiac echo. If the dilatation is sever, than it might need surgery. Hope I was helpfull. Best regards,Dr.Ervina.