Cardiac imaging? [View all]
A family member was diagnosed with Aortic Root Dilation. Probably started with a leaky valve that caused the heart to enlarge and then to the artery to keep pumping. I think. Been asymptomatic.
Anyway, the cardiologist had him on observation and now decided that it is time for a surgery. Yes, in hindsight should have been done two years ago.
Anyway, it is considered "elective" for now, and no elective surgeries until next year, hopefully starting in mid January after the New Year Eve party goers have leveled off.
The surgeon prescribed angiogram. As long as I open the heart, he said, I want to know if there is a need for bypass.
Angiogram done earlier today and the cardiologist is not satisfied. Because the aorta is so dilated, he could not see everything. (I think this is what he menat).
So he wants to do another one, this one using CAT scan. Will still require dye.
Can anyone direct me, or simply explain the difference between the two?
Thanks
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