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My 82 year old grandad has ascending aortic dissection. best treatment for this?
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Aortic dissection: Aortic dissection is a serious diagnosis. The treatment in an 82 year old depends on risk vs benefit to medical vs surgical treatments in the individual. You need to discuss with granddad's doctor who is aware of the medical situation particulars of the patient.
Answered 3/23/2013
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Bad problem: Needs a very skilled cardiac surgeon to evaluate. Various treatment options.
Answered 3/25/2013
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