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What are the dangers in an aortic aneurism 3 centimeters?

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Dr. H Robert Silverstein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Fortunately: Not very big at this point and you should simply be followed by your cardiologist. See my book "maximum healing" and www.Thepmc.Org website.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 6/11/2015

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Very mild : And likely can be followed with periodic ultrasound.

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Answered 9/18/2013

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