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Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jun 15 5:11pm | Replies (20)

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Good idea. You need a thoracic surgeon in a high volume surgical center. Thank Cleveland clinic, Mayo Clinic, UCSD, University of Texas at Husten, Cedar Sinai, etc. This is not the kind of thing that a local small town cardiologist handles. Cardiologist do not do thoracic surgery. You need to meet a person who knows how to cut somebody open and fix them up. That’s not a cardiologist unfortunately that’s a thoracic surgeon. So you’re right on to think about finding a referral to a thoracic surgeon who specializes in aortic repair. Tell your cardiologist you want a referral right away and then go see them. You’re gonna be fine. Good luck. Peace.

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Well today I had my appointment with my Cardiologist and it turns out he is just a Cardiologist. He said he will referred me with the best surgeon in the valley if and when we get to that point. I’m from McAllen Tx they call it the valley. Im already looking for TAA surgeon in Houston Tx. I actually found one with a lot of experience of a cardiologist and 25 yrs experience on Teoaric Surgery but he is 80 yrs old and that’s worries me cause we don’t know in how long I might or might not need surgery. But for know I will keep looking and try to live the best life I can