Question

A 61-year-old has ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm measuring 5.6 cm. Optimal management?

Accepted Answer

Elective surgical repair now

Answer

Annual imaging only

Answer

Start beta-blocker; no surgery until 6.5 cm

Answer

Repair only if growth >1.0 cm/year

Answer

Endovascular repair is always first-line for ascending aorta

Practice question

A 61-year-old has ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm measuring 5.6 cm. Optimal management?