[Ascending aortic aneurysm: Update to existing guidelines].

[Ascending aortic aneurysm: Update to existing guidelines].
Presse Med. 2016 Sep 2;
Authors: Grinberg D, Pozzi M, Farhat F, Obadia JF
Abstract
The initial aorta (aortic valve, ring, sinuses and ascending aorta) constitutes an inseparable anatomical-functional entity. The "normal" diameter grows with age and body surface area. Two potential risks: aortic regurgitation (chronic complication) and aortic dissection (acute complication) The aortic diameter is the main factor of aortic dissection. Issues of the recommendations: set thresholds to indicate prophylactic surgery (avoid complication) Betablockers are indicated, especially in cases of hypertension or proven familial dystrophy.
PMID: 27597299 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Presse Medicale - September 1, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Grinberg D, Pozzi M, Farhat F, Obadia JF Tags: Presse Med Source Type: research