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Hello Doctor. I went for an X-ray and it was concluded that it was calcified into the arch of the aorta. Calcification of the arch of the aorta is dangerous? And how should you rest and eat? I hope the doctor can help me. Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Thi Cam Van (1992)
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Answered by Doctor Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is calcification into aortic arch dangerous? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Calcification of the aortic arch is considered a normal manifestation of the aging process, very common in the elderly. But it can also be a result of atherosclerosis, aging blood vessel walls will become atheroma, plaques will develop, and calcium salts in the blood will gradually be deposited on it.
If you are young, under 45 years old and have the above symptoms, you need to have an in-depth cardiovascular examination to check for other causes such as angiomas and aneurysms, and test for blood lipids. After a cardiovascular examination on the basis of clinical examination and test results, the doctor has more practical advice for you about diet and rest.
If you still have questions about the calcification of the aortic arch, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
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