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Had a cat scan and i shows i have a thyroxic aorta annuysum that is 4.5 size. i feel like a time bomb . doctor says he'll monitor it.what are options?
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Monitoring: Is the way to go. In asymptomatic persons without underlying high risk factors intervention of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is recommended at 5.5 cm and 6 cm for ascending and descending aortic aneurysms respectively.
Answered 11/23/2013
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Monitor with CT: For thoracic aortic aneurysm every 6 months is usual. May have been same size for years! if it does enlarge to, 5.5 or 6 cm.Then surgery is a consideration. Ascending or descending? Risks: depends on your other personal risk factors. Smoking. Stop cholesterol manage blood pressure- control obesity-lose weight.
Answered 4/10/2013
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