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Is it possible for an ascending aortic aneurysm to shrink?

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not usually: Aortic aneurysms are generally degenerative processes. We use medications like beta blockers to keep it from expanding as quickly, but once begun, the process is usually progressive.

Answered 11/2/2019

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Not usually: But there is some variation in ct, mri, ultrasound so that one may see a report with a few millimeters ambiance: 4. 2. 4.3 4.1 probably no change. Also some after surgical repair or endovascular repair will be shrunk.

Answered 8/3/2018

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