Michael T. asked

🏥  Medical

I am 33 years old and recently had a CT scan showing an enlarged ascending aorta of 4.2 cm. I also have a slow heart rate and bounding heartbeats, especially at night, which started recently. I have been working out (lifting weights) for 3 years and taking protein shakes. Could these factors be related to my enlarged aorta and heartbeats?

September 16th, 2023

Dawn B. answered

An enlarged ascending aorta of 4.2 cm at your age requires regular monitoring every 6 months. If the...

September 16th, 2023

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