Statistics indicte asymptomatic ascending aortic aneurysms be resected at a size of 5.0-5.5 cm. Sometimes there is a bicuspid valve (anomaly), then the ascending aorta should be icuspid valve, the ascending aorta should be resected when it is 4.5 cm in diameter. Symptomatic aneurysms should be resected regardless of size...has the chest pain been diagnosed for other than an aorta aneurysm?
Usually, when there is periipheral edema due to a heart disorder both limbs are effected. Other conditions that can cause swelling to one leg include:
• Blood clot
• Leg infection
• Venous insufficiency (when the veins in your legs are unable to adequately pump blood back to the heart)