Cardiac Surgeon Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal University of Montreal
Disclosure(s):
Marina Ibrahim, MD, MEd, FRCSC: No financial relationships to disclose
Session Description: The Dilated Aorta –“I find the new Guidelines are somewhat daunting….” 1. Aortopathy-what was once simple is now becoming complicated… a) 54 yr male has stable aortic dilatation 5.2 cm for 10 years and his 48 yr. brother had a recent aortic dissection b) Imaging-surveillance, frequency, modality c) Emerging importance of genetic screening and cascade screening d) Medical therapy e) The “multidisciplinary clinic” is the future?
