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59 y/o f, 5'8 145lbs. bi-cus. a/v w/3.6 cm aneur in ascending aorta. controlled high bp & chol w/meds. dad died of dissection age 51. get ann. echo, but it doesn't show the aneur. shd i ask for tee?
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Yes: Transesophageal echo is a better method to visualize a thoracic aortic aneurysm. 3.6 cm is too small for surgery but needs close follow up.
Answered 11/9/2014
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Yes: Bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysm, and a family history of aortic dissection is enough to be extremely diligent in routine monitoring of the valve and aorta. Tee is a good test and should also consider ct angiogram to assess the entire aorta and arch as well as the area around the coronary artery ostia.
Answered 10/22/2013
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