Association of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Size with Long-Term Patient Outcomes [1]
In conducting the largest study to date supporting the current medical consensus that recommends surgery only for patients with a thoracic aneurysm that is 5.5 centimeters or larger, the authors found that the overall risk for patients below that standard is low. This conclusion adds vital information to a circumstance that is underexplored but drives clinical decision-making.
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JAMA Cardiology
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