Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm (TAA)

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  • Thoracic Aorta Aneurysm (TAA)

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Risk Factors

  • Infection
  • Trauma
  • Htn
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Medial wall degeneration
  • Genetic→ Marfan's, other
  • Vasculitis→ Takayasus, GCA
  • Post-aortic stenosis, dissection related

Symptoms

  • Cp
  • Sob
  • Upper back pain
  • Often asx or vague
  • Compression of SVC, bronchi, or recurrent laryngeal n→ hoarseness
  • Distal embolization
  • Sudden collapse if rupture

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