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Aortic root dilatation: what size bifore operation?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

5.5 cm: Start thinking about it at 5.5 cm. If you have marfan's syndrome, 5 cm.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 8/16/2019

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A member asked:

Aortic root dilatation: what size bifore operation?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Weisberger agreed

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