Follow-up of Aortic Disease

When should I see my doctor:

• Patient who experience any acute symptoms suggestive of a thoracic aneurysm:
  • Sudden onset of chest pain or back pain
  • Sudden onset of belly and /or back pain
• Feel light headed
• Anyone with an identified thoracic aneurysm should be carefully monitored in a scheduled surveillance program, managed by your doctor or an aortic specialist
• All men 65-80 and all women who have smoked or have hearth disease and are between 65-80 should have an abdominal ultrasound to rule out an abdominal aneurysm