- Sub-acute and progressive
- Limb claudication
- Target organ sx based on affected vessels: abdominal aorta & branches→ abdominal pain, htn
- Thoracic aorta & branches→ chest pain, sob, tia/stroke
- Risk of later aneurysm
- BP difference between R and L arm
- Loss of palpable pulses radial, carotid, or lower extremity
- Bruit over affected vessels