[HSF] The unresolved ascending aorta.

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Michael,
For a lady of this size aortic annulus must be smaller than 2.5 cm and sinuses of valsalva 1.5 x 2.5.I wonder whether these numbers represent an aneurysmatic aorta or a slightly dilated one. What is PA?(pulmonary artery?)
erdinc> Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:18:34 -0400> From: msfirst at gmail.com> To: OpenHeart-L at lists.hsforum.com> CC: > Subject: [HSF] The unresolved ascending aorta.> > I was just referred a healthy 54 year/old who was found to have moderated MR> from a prolopsed posterior leaflet - ok, will fix that.> But, on a MRA she was found to an asc. aneurysm (3.8 cm at the Sinus of> valsalva) and 4.0cm a the level of the PA with a normal arch (the studies> done do not comment on the aortic valve)> Obviously she needs a cath, but I am inclined to fix the ascending aorta> while in there? I do not know her BSA, but I dont think she is big> > > > thoughts?> > > > -michael> _______________________________________________> OpenHeart-L mailing list> > Send postings to:> OpenHeart-L at lists.hsforum.com> > To UNSUBSCRIBE, to CHANGE email address, or to view archives:> http://mmp.cjp.com/mailman/listinfo/openheart-l> > All messages transmitted by the OpenHeart-L are subject to the policies and > disclaimers posted at:> http://www.hsforum.com/listdisclaim> -----------------------------------------