Question 2

An ascending

thoracic aneurysm of > 5.5 cm is universally considered an indication for surgical repair, given the poor outcomes with sudden rupture. Regardless of the aneurysm’s size, all of the following are additional indications for immediate operation except:

A. Comorbid Marfan’s syndrome       B. Enlargement of > 1 cm since diagnosis                                     C. Crushing chest pain        D. History of giant cell arteritis

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