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can you have surgery on the aorta if it calcified

can you have surgery on the aorta if it calcified

can i have surgery on a aorta if it is getting calcified i am  67 yrs old  i have also copd .
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Hi,
The chances of aortic rupture are more if the aorta is calcified and thus the risk is definitely high in patients who are undergoing surgery and have calcified aorta. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.
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