Strong Heart and Vascular Center
Division of Vascular Surgery
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Thoracic Aneurysm
What is a Thoracic Aneurysm?
A
thoracic aneurysm is an enlarged, area in the thoracic (chest)
section of the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood
away from the heart. Aneurysms are a potentially serious condition,
because they can burst, causing internal bleeding and possibly
death.
The larger an aneurysm is, the greater the risk is that it could
burst. With a thoracic aneurysm, a diameter greater
than 2.3 inches
indicates the aneurysm should be considered for treatment.
Causes and risk factors for thoracic aneurysm
Symptoms of thoracic aneurysm depend on the size and
location within aorta. Many times there are
no symptoms, but if there are symptoms, they may include...
To diagnose thoracic aneurysm
the following tests may be used...
The methods of treatment recommended is based on the risk of rupture
for the aneurysm. Aneurysms that are smaller than 1.5 inches in
diameter and do not cause symptoms may be monitored regularly with
the following methods...
Aneurysms that are larger than 2.3 inches or are causing symptoms may
require surgical repair...
