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

Posted by steffe @steffe, Mar 24 1:43am

Hello I'm 55 was diagnosed with a thoracic aorta ansersym 3years ago. I don't know how I got it. I don't smoke. When going to a cardiologist at a good hospital he said 6cm was surgery and I am 5.5cms . I have read several websites on surgery they say the cms I am now I should have had surgery . But the Dr says don't worry come back in another 2years. Well I decided to find another opinion. What do you think I'm lost on this I don't have any family left to help me with decisions.

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JDFIII | @jdfiii | 1 day ago
In reply to @houston13 "https://youtu.be/yhMEZ0glPqc There’s the video I hope it helps, keep exercising it is important to keep you..." + (show)
@houston13


There’s the video I hope it helps, keep exercising it is important to keep you body in the best shape possible. At 4.3 you’re still far from the critical zone and you never know whether you will ever need the surgery but being in good shape will pay dividends.

All the best

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Thank you so much! Very informative....I did my usual Wed morning workout at the gym with a better frame of mind.
Stay well!

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hsminc | @hsminc | 19 hours ago
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@jdfiii

Thank you so much! Very informative....I did my usual Wed morning workout at the gym with a better frame of mind.
Stay well!

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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 This one is out of date.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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hsminc | @hsminc | 19 hours ago

Also google 2022 consensus guidelines on thoracic aortic aneurysms.

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steffe | @steffe | 17 hours ago
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@hsminc

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 This one is out of date.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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Thank you for the update. I live in Oklahoma. There is cardiologist here not professional.

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