[HSF] Main PA 4.8 cm and CAD

[Prasanna Simha M]

Idiopathic dilatation of the main pulmonary artery does not require
active intervention.
Prasanna

On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Crittenden, Michael
<Michael.Crittenden at va.gov> wrote:
> Dear HSF members,
>
>
>
>  I am doing a 'straightforward' coronary tomorrow on a 60 yo vet.  He has
>  a known 5.1 cm infrarenal AAA.  During vascular workup found to have a
>  main PA aneurysm.  The maximal diameter is 4.8 cm on axial views of the
>  chest.  It is 4.3 cm on sagittal views just above the valve.  There are
>  no peripheral pulmonary aneurysms.  No evidence on physical exam for
>  Bechet's.  His right heart cath demonstrated normal pulmonary pressures.
>
>
>
>  My partner and I have elected to leave it alone.  Anyone feel any
>  different?
>
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Prasanna Simha M