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Update... I had my appointment with the Aortic Surgeon/Specialist today after a Gated CT Scan. The aorta looked good, the scan showed the ascending was 4.2 cm (Echo measured 4.6 cm) the heart and valves are in good shape, very minor regurgitation. Factoring in my size and the results of the scan...

Thanks Gym Guy, that helps! I am glad to hear that you returned to the platform and those are solid numbers. I greatly appreciate the response and may have more questions as I move forward. Joe

Thank you for the reference, much appreciated. I need to locate the right specialist, I understand that most doctors will recommend against lifting heavy weights with an enlarged aorta. I am not asking them to make the final decision for me I am just looking for more information, so that I can...

Hello, Thank you for the response, I agree everyone has to make the right choice for them. It is tough for me because I live to lift heavy (especially squats), however, that may not be the right choice. I have drastically reduced the weight I lift in the gym while determine which direction I...

Thank you all, I will read these articles and I have asked for a referral to a specialist. I am glad that I stumbled across this site.

I am 56 year old male and until recently competed in powerlifting on March 30 I squatted 450 lbs, benched 350 lbs and deadlifted 540 lbs. I wanted to start competing in strongman events again, so I requested a complete physical and echocardiogram. The echo took place on April 23rd and the...