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In this video Q&A, Dr. Hector Michelena, cardiology, Dr. Gabor Bagameri, cardiovascular surgeon, and Dr. Alberto Pochettino, cardiovascular surgeon, discuss watchful waiting for thoracic aortic aneurysms.
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- What is a thoracic aortic aneurysm.
- What tests are conducted.
- When should you consider surgery.
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Very informative webinar. Will the docs be answering any of the questions that participants posted? Thanks
Or answer new questions like how long have you seen a patient’s aneurysm remain small without growth thus not ever requiring surgery or being at threshold risk.
Oh and is that threshold 2% for everyone?
Can an ascending aorta be treated by an endovascular procedure?