Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Age 79 years. Had heart attack once 15 years back. Now have abdominal aortic aneurysm of diameter 8.6 cm. Diagnosed only 4 days back. No medication used for this in the past. Have hypertension but under control with medication. Not diabetic. Is surgery advisable?

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Dr. Alok Kumar General Physician 20 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Depends which part of aorta pl upload report then only I will be able to help

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