I have been told I have an ascending thoratic aortic aneurysm measuring 4.5cm. this seems to have developed in the last 2 years. . I have had my aortic valve replaced 13 years ago with a bovine one. At what stage do you think it needs to be repaired? 5cm. . this seems to have appeared in the last 2 years. I also have had aortic valve replaced with bovine valve I have been told I have and ascending thoratic aorta aneurysum measuring 4.13 years ago. at what stage do you thinit needs to be repaired? rta aneuysm
Hello, That is correct, generally speaking, most vascular surgeons do not consider repairing aortic aneurysms until they reach a size of about 5 cm. This is because the risk of complicated rupture is great, and we know that major complications of rupture do not elevate substantially until an aneurysm gets to about 5 cm. Then, the risks versus benefits of the procedure and possible complications balance in favor of intervening if that makes sense. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.