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What Does "mild Aortic Calcification" Mean?

I just had a echocardiogram and my doctor says I have mild aortic calcification.There is no significant leak or damage. He explained that this is caused by aging and probably a genetic predisposition. I am 55 years of age, in good health otherwise. My cholesterol is monitored and it is fine without medication. He is recommending monitoring with a follow-up echo in 5 years. Does this course of action seem prudent?
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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1.The report suggest there is aortic calcification on the echo cardiography.
2.This is seen as a age related changes in most of the individuals.
3.Usually the vascular calcifications are seen in the individuals with increased blood pressure, smoking individuals and systemic vascular pathology.
4.In this case there is no active treatment needed - however as a precaution you can get a vascular / lower limb arterial doppler study.
5.If any habit of smoking - its suggest to give-up, no active intervention required for present findings.

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What Does "mild Aortic Calcification" Mean?

Welcome to health care magic. 1.The report suggest there is aortic calcification on the echo cardiography. 2.This is seen as a age related changes in most of the individuals. 3.Usually the vascular calcifications are seen in the individuals with increased blood pressure, smoking individuals and systemic vascular pathology. 4.In this case there is no active treatment needed - however as a precaution you can get a vascular / lower limb arterial doppler study. 5.If any habit of smoking - its suggest to give-up, no active intervention required for present findings. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query, any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888