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@coastalguy26 it’s great that you’re seeing a surgeon and getting second opinions, it’s important to build a relationship and plan who you would have surgery with. But again those are surgeons not cardiologists, I also saw a cardiothoracic surgeon first as my aneurysm was fairly large when found, he then referred me to a cardiologist (who is an aortic disease specialist) to start monitoring and follow up after surgery. The surgeon who was awesome saw me once after I left the hospital and never again, the cardiologist sees me every year. Every ~4 years he orders full aortic scans to ensure no other aneurysms are appearing.

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@houston13 Yes you are right about seeing more than just a thoracic surgeon. Only one is a surgeon - the specialist from Brigham Mass General is a highly regarded Cardiologist, which is the main reason why I am seeing him. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Thanks again for the follow-up.