Aortic Surgery-21 years clinical experience in German Heart institute (DHZB)

作者:翁渝国   日期:2008/5/15 0:00:00

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Prior to surgery, echocardiography, MRI or CT with contrast are used to monitor the aorta. Generally, for enlargement less than 4 cm, testing will be done at 12-month intervals. Once the aorta reaches 4 cm, it is checked more frequently - every 6 months and in some cases every 3 months.