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Ascending Aortic Dilation - Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: May 21 3:32am | Replies (261)Comment receiving replies
The expert aortic disease group met last September (2022). They are now recommending that ascending aortic aneurysms that are 5 cm or larger be repaired -but only at centers that have expert staffs with lots of experience and supporting staff. Before the standard was 5.5 cm.
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When I was diagnosed I was told the standard was 5cm for an aneurysm. Mine was 4 and a year later while waiting for an annual check up (2 months overdue) I had an emergency aortic dissection - I was life flighted to Mayo. My aneurysm measured 4.5. I had no symptoms, no other conditions, no heart problems, no medications if any kind. I would be careful about any number you are given. Make sure you are monitored!! And closely.