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What is the correct cm in thoracic aorta ansersym to have surgery

Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (65)
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The latest consensus opinion on thoracic aortic aneurysms lowered the bar for surgery to 5 cm. In the past it was 5.5 cm.
You need an uptodate cardiologist. This one is out of date.
Can you get to an academic center that has expertise in this condition?

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steffe | @steffe | Apr 3 10:05am

Thank you for the update. I live in Oklahoma. There is cardiologist here not professional.

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mleiva1234 | @mleiva1234 | May 23 9:58am

Hello, where have you seen this newer consensus for surgery at 5.0cm? I have one Dr. telling me he would not recommend surgery until 5.5cm and another Dr. telling me it’s go time. I am at 5.0cm and my AAA grew 0.4cm the past year. The second Dr. has said the consensus is more nuanced today and he did refer to a study he was a part of that was published in October last year. Thanks

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