Natural History and Survival in Operated Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Patients-Juniper Publishers
JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY & CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY Introduction This paper forms the second of a two part series on the natural history and survival of Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA), in which this part focuses on patients following surgical operation [1]. Surgical intervention on the thoracic aorta has historically been thwart with such high rates of morbidity and mortality that in the past surgeons have previously given all hope of being able to successfully operate on patients suffering from TAAs. It has required innovation, persistence and pioneering surgeons to achieve the reduced morbidity and mortality of today’s acceptable rates. The natural history of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) is still highly debated within the world of aortic surgery. Particular considerations are made to the aetiology of aortic disease. Certain genetic conditions, particularly those affecting connective tissue, predispose patients to development o...