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What Does The Following Chest X-ray Report Suggest?

Chest X- ray results - 4-17-17      There is no active lung infiltrate  There is not heart enlarged. Aorta is calcified    The cp suki and diaphragm are unremarkable    Degenerative osseous changes of the thoracic spine      Impression  Atheromatous Aorta Degenerative osseous changes Hi drs ! please help me to understand all of the above , thanks a lot !
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

This is not worrying findings.All things are fine and there are only signs of aortic atheroslerosis and degenrative signs of thoracal vertebra. This is normally seen in advanced age and heart and lungs looks to be completely fine. There is no need for specific treatment regarding to just this findings but if you have some symptoms then work up should be extended.
Spine in thoracal part may hurt a bit but you can handle this with nonsteroid painkilelrs if present.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Does The Following Chest X-ray Report Suggest?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. This is not worrying findings.All things are fine and there are only signs of aortic atheroslerosis and degenrative signs of thoracal vertebra. This is normally seen in advanced age and heart and lungs looks to be completely fine. There is no need for specific treatment regarding to just this findings but if you have some symptoms then work up should be extended. Spine in thoracal part may hurt a bit but you can handle this with nonsteroid painkilelrs if present. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.