[HSF] Bicuspid aortic valve and dilated ascending aorta

[Hgrmd at aol.com]

Tom,
  Thanks for the reply.  Do you ever take a patient's size in  consideration 
as well?  To me, a 5 ft, 85 lb lady with a 5 cm ascending  aorta is a lot more 
concerning than a 6 ft 2 in, 200 lb man with the same.   I remember the 
Cleveland Clinic proposed indexing.  I think the size they  chose was 2.5cm/m2.  
  Also, what is the minimum size you recommend aortic  replacement for 
Marfan's or bicuspid aorta?
 
Hal



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