Question

A 62-year-old man with thoracic aortic aneurysm (ascending aorta 5.3 cm) at a high-volume center has no symptoms but has rapid growth. What is the recommended management threshold?

Accepted Answer

Elective surgical repair is reasonable at 5.0 cm in selected patients

Answer

Continue surveillance until 5.5 cm regardless

Answer

Repair only if symptoms develop

Answer

Endovascular repair is preferred for ascending aneurysm

Answer

Medical therapy alone until 6.0 cm

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with thoracic aortic aneurysm (ascending aorta 5.3 cm) at a high-volume center has no symptoms but has rapid growth. What is the recommended management threshold?