EDAC and a brain scan,,,,,what does it all mean?
Today I finally received the last of my massive amount of medical records. And that's basically just the last couple of years. In reading through them a couple of thing stood out and I would like to know if anyone has any experience with the same that can be shared.
The first was a note in my Pulmonary file from my last visit on February 12th. It said that I have excessive dynamic airway collapse or EDAC. I know the definition and understand that, but would like to know of others experiences with it. Unfortunately this was the first I heard I had it. Maybe they decided after I left the office and when they (the PA and the doc) decided it was applicable. I will ask them about it at my April visit. I'll have a new lung CT by then too and will see how the bronchs are doing.
The next is the Radiology report on my brain scan, which I didn't get a copy of last year. This is more confusing and even more confusing trying to look it up. If there are any out that have vasculitis in the brain, maybe you can help. The way I'm reading it I may have some vasculitis in the brain since I don't have migraines. The following is the report.
"There is a thin rim of periventricular signal abnormality as well as a few scattered, small to moderate sized foci of abnormal signal intensity primarily involving the more peripheral portions of the centrum semiovale and corona radiata bilaterally, without involvement of the subcortical U-fibers, the etiology of which is most likely ischemic (migraine disease or vasculitis.).
There is a single focus of abnormal signal intensity oriented perpendicular to the long axis of the lateral ventricles; however, this most likely is not related to a demylelinating disease." I know the last few words are the normal CYA statement made by Radiologist.
Sorry this is a long post, but inquiring minds would like to know so if you feel like sharing or just want to comment please feel free.
PS Big print easier to read....LOL
Cindy
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