A “strong, continuous and independent” association between left ventricular (LV) mass and cardiovascular morbidity in patients with essential hypertension has emerged in […]
Lifestyle modification is also important for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm, including restrictions on physical activity, weight lifting, and recommendations about the management of pregnancy. Long-term surveillance of the aorta, even after successful surgery, is necessary for timing of prophylactic surgery and to evaluate for late complications.