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What Does The Following CT Scan Report Suggest?
My husband just had a followup CT scan for pneumonia. That is clearing up but this test showed a ascending aortic aneurysm fusiform at 4.6cm. There was no dx of that on original CT. Im concerned as to why and this new dx. He is 60yo non smoker overweight and on HP meds but is controlled. Is 4.6cm need surgery? Sahart
Tue, 12 Jun 2018
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Treatment depend upon clinical evaluation. Surgery is advised only after evaluation. I suggest for follow up.
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Treatment depend upon clinical evaluation. Surgery is advised only after evaluation. I suggest for follow up.
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Please note that aneurysm above 5 cm needs surgery. Keep bp and lipid profile under control. Avoid streneous physical work. And you need follow up every 6 months for size.
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Please note that aneurysm above 5 cm needs surgery. Keep bp and lipid profile under control. Avoid streneous physical work. And you need follow up every 6 months for size.
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