Question

A 64-year-old with a degenerative ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm measuring 5.6 cm is otherwise stable. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Refer for elective surgical repair now

Answer

Annual imaging only until 6.0 cm

Answer

Start high-dose statin to regress aneurysm

Answer

Endovascular repair is preferred over open for all ascending aneurysms

Answer

Beta blockers will reduce size sufficiently to avoid surgery

Practice question

A 64-year-old with a degenerative ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm measuring 5.6 cm is otherwise stable. Best management?