Robert P. asked
I have aortic calcifications and am concerned about their cause and seriousness. I am a 42-year-old female with a history of MAC lung disease, part of my left lung removed in 2018, and currently on a liquid diet due to eosinophilic esophagitis. I take fondaparinux, montelukast, qvar, xopenex, Ensure, dexamethasone, and guaifenesin. What causes aortic calcifications, is it serious, and what can be done to reverse it?
May 7th, 2024
Jeffrey B. answered
Aortic calcifications can lead to progressive calcification, potentially causing narrowing or stenos...
May 7th, 2024
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