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Anyone had nodules show up on aCT scan.

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Had a pacemaker fitted 8 years ago.Just had my 1st follow up appointment and scan at my GP`request which showed calcification of mitral valve and nodules.Anyone else had nodules?

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Yes, apparently it's really common, furthermore if you have open heart surgery they'll often find growths on your lungs and send samples off for a biopsy. From what I can gather, in many cases they don't tell you unless there's a problem or they want you to have a follow up scan.

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Thanks for reply.Seeing cardiologist Monday.Hopefully will know more by then.

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