Thoracic aortic aneurysm
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A thoracic aortic aneurysm is an aortic aneurysm that presents primarily in the thorax.
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Other names | Aneurysm - thoracic aortic[1] |
Specialty | Cardiology |
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A thoracic aortic aneurysm is the "ballooning" of the upper aspect of the aorta, above the diaphragm. Untreated or unrecognized they can be fatal due to dissection or "popping" of the aneurysm leading to nearly instant death. Thoracic aneurysms are less common than an abdominal aortic aneurysm.[2] However, a syphilitic aneurysm is more likely to be a thoracic aortic aneurysm than an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This condition is commonly treated via a specialized multidisciplinary approach with both vascular surgeons and cardiac surgeons.