[HSF] Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

[John Schor]

If the valve is bicuspid, AVR + Root. If not, it's a judgement  
call.......I would tend to replace in an older person or one with  
otherwise limited lifespan who would be a high risk redo.
John

John Schor, MD
PO Box 4445
Cottonwood, AZ 86326


On May 1, 2007, at 4:37 AM, Hgrmd at aol.com wrote:

> Steve,
>   With a 1.4 cm area, what is the diameter of the annulus on  TEE?   
> If it
> appears that you could get a 25 mm valve in, then it might be   
> reasonable to
> replace the valve.  Conversely, if he has a small annulus,   
> whatever you use to
> replace the valve is unlikely to have an EOA much larger  than with  
> what you
> started.
> Hal
>
>
>
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