“Intervention should be considered when the
diameter of a thoracic aortic aneurysm reaches 5.5 cms in
men, and 5.0 in women. Smaller aneurysms under surveillance
typically grow by 10% per year. Faster growing aneurysms
should be considered for intervention sooner than the usual
operative threshold.” http://canadianvascular.ca
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The following situations warrant
surgical intervention:
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The following situations warrant
surgical intervention:
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Aortic root diameter greater than
55 mm.
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“For patients who have an
indication for surgery on the aortic valve, lower
thresholds can be used for combining surgery on
the ascending aorta.”
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