Indications and surgical strategy for thoracic aortic aneurysm repair

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe the etiology, classification, and screening for thoracic aortic aneurysms and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, and their screening Discuss the risk factors for rupture of these aneurysms Review the surgical techniques and operative strategies used to treat these types of aneurysms EARN CATEGORY I CME CREDIT by reading this article and the article beginning on page 22 and successfully completing the posttest on page 49. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70% correct. This material has been reviewed and is approved for 1 hour of clinical Category I (Preapproved) CME credit by the AAPA. The term of approval is for 1 year from the publication date of February 2010.