Review Articles
When to Replace the Ascending Aorta?
Authors:
Basel Ramlawi ,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, The Methodist Hospital, 6550 Fannin St., Suite 1401, Houston, TX 77030, US
About Basel
M.D., M.M.Sc.
Stephen H. Little,
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Stephen H.
M.D.
Dipan Shah
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Dipan
M.D.
Abstract
Ascending aortic aneurysm, while usually detected incidentally, is a serious condition that requires close monitoring and timely surgical follow up. Management of patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) is optimally performed in a multidisciplinary manner that prevents or delays the need for surgical intervention. Patients with aneurysmal degeneration should be followed in a medical aortic clinic that manages all risk factors in an effort to delay or prevent the need for replacement of the ascending aorta. Symptoms, aortic size, growth rate, and genetic/familial factors are taken into account to develop a treatment plan specific to each patient that is in line with the most recent national guidelines. This article provides an evidence-based overview and key recommendations for intervention on the ascending aorta.
How to Cite:
1. Ramlawi B, Little SH, Shah D. When to Replace the Ascending Aorta?. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal. 2011;7(3):39-42. DOI: http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.286
Published on
01 Jul 2011.
Peer Reviewed
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