ABSTRACT
Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is less common than in the abdominal aorta, but it is clinically important because of the risk of rupture and death. Cases are often found incidentally. Indications for surgical or endovascular repair are based on aneurysm location and risk factors for rupture such as aneurysm size, rate of growth, and associated conditions, while medical management is also important. Surveillance with various imaging tests is critical before and after intervention to guide treatment.
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- Tom Kai Ming Wang, MBCHB, MD(res), FRACP⇑
- Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellow, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic
- Address:
Tom Kai Ming Wang, MD, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, J1-5, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; wangt2{at}ccf.org
- Milind Y. Desai, MD
ABSTRACT
Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is less common than in the abdominal aorta, but it is clinically important because of the risk of rupture and death. Cases are often found incidentally. Indications for surgical or endovascular repair are based on aneurysm location and risk factors for rupture such as aneurysm size, rate of growth, and associated conditions, while medical management is also important. Surveillance with various imaging tests is critical before and after intervention to guide treatment.
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