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How can you deal with an ascending aortic aneurysm?
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Echo...: Echocardiogram annually... When > 5 cm or aortic valve regurgitation is severe, then a bentall procedure is the classic repair. Speak with a cardiologist regarding this issue, not a primary care md or np.
Answered 11/2/2019
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Depends: Size symptoms duration small dilation- ectasia can be checked by ct and never need intervention. Large > 5.5 cm or clearly shown to be enlarging, in a suitable surgical candidate will be repaired/ replaced. Successful techniques and grafts are available.
Answered 11/2/2019
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