Height 5ft 11\"weight 86 kgI had a chest X ray done on 11 aug while in the ICCU being treated for a sudden congestive heart failure following a post AICD replacxement.The Chest X ray gives the following conclusionss1.Pacemaker leads in situ2.cardiomeglay seen3.Unfolding of ArotaRight Hilum is prominentBoth Lungs fields are clearBoth costophrenic angles are clear. I am old patient of MI in 1986 and my LVEF at that time was 35 % now reduced to 20-25 %. No obvious symptom of breathlessness but sometimes feel tired and get cramps all over while walking. I am on Beeta blockers and my BP is around 100/75. The HR is maintained aroubd 80 with cordorane. Question 1. What is unfolding of Arota and does it in any way further incapcitatte the heart and my life royutine. (Currently I am still very active and doing extensive travelling. Question 2 Any medical interventions Question 3 What are the likely manifestaions of unfolding of Arota in future Thanks
Hello, unfolding of aorta is just a radiological finding which suggests age related changes in the aorta, which is very normal to have above age of 60 years. There is no consequence of the unfolding on your daily routine, and you can continue an active life , also there is no significant manifestation of the unfolding in near future. Also, no medication or medical interventions are needed for the same. Regards Chat Doctor.