How Big Can an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Get Before Surgery
Your ascending aortic aneurysm typically needs surgical repair once it reaches 5.5 centimeters in diameter. Still, that number can change considerably based on your individual risk factors. If your aneurysm grows faster than 0.5 cm per year, doctors may recommend surgery sooner. Some genetic diseases, like Marfan syndrome, can make the threshold lower, to 4.0 […]