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My dad is going to have surgery for an aortic dissection! i am worried about having one! scares me soo bad! any advise and to put my mind at ease? ty!

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Aortic dissection: at your age, chances are slim, stay healthy, don't smoke, exercise, watch your weight and watch your cholesterol

Dr Khanna and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/7/2015

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BP control: In addition to previous lifestyle suggestions get into habit of monitoring and keeping your blood pressure under control now. Also if others in family have had this problem you may need genetic screening.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 9/16/2015

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