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What are thoracic aortic aneurysms?<\/h2>\n

The aorta is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to all the organs of the body. A thoracic aortic aneurysm is the abnormal dilation of a segment of the aortic artery found within the thorax. The greater its dilation, the greater the risk of rupture, bleeding, and death.<\/p>\n

Risk factors<\/h2>\n

Thoracic aortic aneurysms are generally very rare, but 20% of them are associated with a family history.<\/p>\n

The risk may be higher with some genetic syndromes such as Marfan syndrome, Ehrlers-Danlos syndrome, and Turner syndrome.<\/p>\n

They can also occur as the person grows, if they smoke, and if they have high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Thoracic aortic aneurysm symptoms<\/h2>\n

There are generally no symptoms and this type of pathology is found incidentally.<\/p>\n

Sometimes they can cause hoarseness or difficulty swallowing.<\/p>\n

Very rarely pain.<\/p>\n

Thoracic aortic aneurysm treatment<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Small aneurysms should be observed with general tests between six months and a year depending on their size. Follow-up tests are CT scans and MRIs.<\/p>\n

Treatment should be performed when the aneurysm measures around 5 cm, since the risk of rupture after this diameter increases significantly.<\/p>\n

Most ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms require open surgery.
\nDescending thoracic aneurysm can usually be treated endovascularly.
\nIt is important to mention that technology has evolved in such a way that many ascending aorta aneurysms and aortic arch can be treated endovascularly.<\/p>\n

At ABC Medical Center\u2019s Cardiovascular Center<\/a>, we can provide you with specialized care. Contact us!<\/p>\n

Fuente:<\/strong>
\nDr. Salom\u00f3n Cohen Mussali<\/a> \u2013 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery specialist at ABC Medical Center.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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