What does "Status post aortic chemotherapy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Status post aortic chemotherapy" is a phrase used in medical reports to indicate that a person has undergone a treatment involving the use of drugs to kill cancer cells in the aorta, which is the main blood vessel in the body. This treatment is typically used when there is a presence of cancer in or near the aorta. The term "status post" simply means that the person has already received this treatment.
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