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182 clinics specializing in Vascular surgery providing treatment of Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a condition where the aorta's walls in the chest weaken and bulge, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if the aneurysm ruptures. Surveillance and, if necessary, surgical intervention are vital for managing TAA.
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Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $19,062
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $22,469
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $5,974
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $782
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $5,413
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $21,705
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $778
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $4,143
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $8,327
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) is a tertiary medical centre. Established in 1998, UMSC was initially located at University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) and in read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,443
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,746
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $13,813
  4. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,819
  5. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $19,336
  6. Aortography
    ≈ $3,762
  7. Bentall surgery
    ≈ $42,686
  8. Aortic arch replacement
    ≈ $26,359
  9. Complex aortic surgery
    ≈ $52,812
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
A premier private healthcare provider in the Middle East, American Hospital, part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group, was established in 1996 with the read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,443
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,746
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $13,813
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,466
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $10,907
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,819
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,517
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $12,094
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $19,336
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
King’s College Hospital Dubai has been established to provide for the healthcare needs of the whole family and, whether your medical problem is simple or read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,443
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,746
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $13,813
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,466
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,819
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,517
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $12,094
  8. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $19,336
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $8,706
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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: Arabic, English
Patient satisfaction is of paramount importance to us at RAK Hospital. Since our inception in 2007, we have strived to provide effective treatments and every read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,443
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,746
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,466
  4. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,819
  5. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,517
  6. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $12,094
  7. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $8,706
  8. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins (Unilateral)
    ≈ $4,492
  9. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for varicose vein (Unilateral)
    ≈ $4,489
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: Arabic, English
ImageAbout Us Zulekha Healthcare Group The Zulekha Healthcare Group found its roots in 1964 when its creator Dr. Zulekha Daud moved from her native India read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,443
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,746
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $13,813
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,466
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $10,907
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,819
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,517
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $12,094
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $19,336
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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: Arabic, English
Zulekha Healthcare Group The Zulekha Healthcare Group found its roots in 1964 when its creator Dr. Zulekha Daud moved from her native India to Sharjah, read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $10,791
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $11,560
  3. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $3,817
  4. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $12,757
  5. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,471
  6. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $3,539
  7. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $2,768
  8. Renal artery angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $3,421
  9. Aortography
    ≈ $1,149
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Mumbai, India
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital is a Public Charitable Trust Hospital, founded in honour of the legend, Padma Bhushan Dr L H Hiranandani, came into read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $10,791
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $11,560
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $4,283
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $455
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $3,817
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $12,757
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,471
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $3,539
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $5,474
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Faridabad, India
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Metro Hospital, Faridabad has been in existence since 2002 as the first dedicated heart hospital of Haryana. "providing international standard health care at affordable cost read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $19,062
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $22,469
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $5,974
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $782
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $5,413
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $21,705
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $778
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $4,143
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $8,327
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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Established in 2008, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (THKD) is the flagship hospital of TMC Life Sciences Berhad (TMCLS) with a wide array of specialties. Located read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $24,439
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $26,631
  3. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $28,607
  4. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,372
  5. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $7,644
  6. Aortography
    ≈ $2,550
  7. Bentall surgery
    ≈ $34,806
  8. Aortic arch replacement
    ≈ $21,495
  9. Complex aortic surgery
    ≈ $50,753
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Thai
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai is so much more than just a hospital. Our state-of-the-art facility is staffed with skilled, caring professionals who are dedicated to read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $19,062
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $22,469
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $5,974
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $782
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $5,413
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $21,705
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $778
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $4,143
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $8,327
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George Town, Malaysia
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: Chinese, English
The Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH) is part of an International Adventist Network of some 600 not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and dispensaries worldwide. The hospital was established read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $16,469
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $15,209
  3. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $15,156
  4. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,793
  5. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $3,194
  6. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $2,994
  7. Aortography
    ≈ $1,260
  8. Bentall surgery
    ≈ $20,649
  9. Aortic arch replacement
    ≈ $13,370
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Muntinlupa, Philippines
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) was founded on a vision to provide the Filipino people top notch medical service that is at par with read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $16,469
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $15,209
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $5,046
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $635
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $4,590
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $15,156
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,793
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $3,194
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $5,927
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Quezon City, Philippines
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
St. Luke’s Medical Center is recognized as the leading and most respected healthcare institution in the Philippines. Its two facilities in Quezon City and Global read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $16,469
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $15,209
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $635
  4. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $15,156
  5. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,793
  6. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $3,194
  7. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $2,994
  8. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $3,545
  9. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,543
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Taguig, Philippines
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
St. Luke’s Medical Center is recognized as the leading and most respected healthcare institution in the Philippines. Its two facilities in Quezon City and Global read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,443
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,746
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $13,813
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,466
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,819
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,517
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $12,094
  8. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $19,336
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $8,706
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English, French, Arabic
Mediclinic Dubai Mall is Dubai’s largest ambulatory care medical centre. Located in The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping complex, Mediclinic Dubai Mall covers over read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $7,819
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $6,930
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $1,968
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $299
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,457
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $6,866
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $430
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $1,552
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $2,385
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Da Nang, Vietnam
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
Established in 2002 with the mission of providing people in the Central region with high quality health care services at a reasonable cost, Hoan My read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $7,819
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $6,930
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $299
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,457
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $6,866
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $430
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $1,552
  8. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $1,286
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $2,098
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Thanh Nhan Hospital is one of 7 hospitals in the group of Grade I Hospitals in Hanoi. The unit provides inpatient and outpatient examination and read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $7,819
  2. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,457
  3. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    $430
  4. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $1,552
  5. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $1,286
  6. Renal artery angioplasty and stenting
    $857
  7. Aortography
    ≈ $544
  8. Bentall surgery
    ≈ $9,788
  9. Aortic arch replacement
    ≈ $5,801
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
Gia An 115 Hospital is one of six hospitals in Hoa Lam Shangri-La High-Tech Medical Zone and a multi-specialty hospital at the western gateway of read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $4,812
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $4,432
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $1,525
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $198
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $1,459
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $4,496
  7. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $1,771
  8. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $811
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $1,116
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Oncology
Offering international standards in healthcare, Asiri Central Hospital is the flagship entity of the Asiri Group of Hospitals. With its luxurious advanced medical facilities, this read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $4,812
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $4,432
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $1,525
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $198
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $1,459
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $4,496
  7. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $1,771
  8. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $811
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $1,116
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Durdans Hospital has been a trusted name in Sri Lankan healthcare for more than seven Decades. Since our foundation in 1946, we have built a read more

Clinics grouping by rating

Clinic with the highest rating of 5 — Gangnam Severance Hospital in Seoul, South Korea and 2 more, clinic with the most reviews number of 35757 — Aster CMI hospital in Bengaluru, India.

With rating 4.0 and over — 83 clinics .

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Procedures are likely to be used for Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) treatment: Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery and Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) .

Thoracic aortic aneurysms - what is this disease?

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) - disease classification, clinical presentation and diagnosis

An aneurysm is a pathologically enlarged section of an artery. The disease occurs in the form of both congenital and acquired pathology. Aneurysms can occur in any artery. In this article, we will analyze the classification, clinical picture and diagnosis of one of the most common forms of this pathology - thoracic aortic aneurysm. We will also answer the question of who is most susceptible to this disease.

The aorta is the largest artery in the human body. It carries blood from the heart to all tissues and organs of the body and is divided into ascending, arc and descending. The latter is also divided into two parts: chest and abdominal.

Classification of aortic aneurysm

There are several classifications of this pathology, which can be divided into 5 groups:

  1. By etiology (origin) - as a result of atherosclerotic or degenerative damage (for example, with Marfan syndrome), as well as after an inflammatory process and trauma;
  2. In shape - baggy and fusiform (more common);
  3. By the structure of the wall - real and pseudo-wall (the wall is formed by adventitia with the surrounding tissues after the rupture of the inner and middle membranes; most often post-traumatic)
  4. According to the clinical picture - asymptomatic, symptomatic, discontinuous course;
  5. By location - chest - located in the chest cavity (often localized in the ascending part of the aorta), abdominal - located below the diaphragm, thoracoabdominal aneurysm.

Symptoms of the disease

A thoracic aortic aneurysm most often has no manifestations. The first symptom of pathology may be an embolic event - stroke, ischemia of the lower extremities or intestines, kidney infarction, etc.

The clinical manifestations and the natural course of this disease depend on their location. The average growth rate of thoracic aneurysms is 0.1-0.2 cm per year. Pathology associated with Marfan syndrome or aortic dissection may expand at a faster rate. The risk of rupture is related to the size of the aneurysm and the presence of symptoms.

As noted earlier, most thoracic aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic, but compression or damage to adjacent tissues by a dilated vessel can cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, hoarseness, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Dilation of the ascending aortic aneurysm can cause congestive heart failure, and compression of the superior vena cava can cause congestion of blood in the head, neck, and upper extremities.

Diagnosis of the disease

A chest x-ray is usually the first diagnostic test that can prompt a doctor to diagnose a thoracic aortic aneurysm. During its implementation, the following can be identified:

  • expansion of the shadow of the mediastinum;
  • displacement or compression of the trachea or the left main truncal bronchus.

Echocardiography, especially transesophageal echocardiography, can be used to evaluate the proximal (located closer to the heart) of the ascending aorta and the descending thoracic aorta. However, in general, ultrasound (the type of which is echocardiography) is the main method for diagnosing abdominal aortic aneurysms.

CT angiography allows you to accurately assess the size (with an accuracy of 0.2 cm) and the length of the aneurysm, the anatomical relationship between the aneurysm and adjacent organs, as well as arteries extending from the aorta (sometimes this is sufficient for a preoperative assessment of the patient).

MR angiography is also used to assess the size and extent of the aneurysm if CT angio cannot be performed. This method is especially justified in the framework of serial follow-up examinations carried out in younger patients. MR angiography is less commonly used in acute conditions.

Intravascular ultrasound - allows you to get an image of the aortic wall from the inside by introducing ultrasound sensors through a catheter.

In asymptomatic patients whose aneurysms are too small to warrant surgery, non-invasive (atraumatic) contrast-enhanced CT or MRI testing is usually done at least every 6 to 12 months to monitor the disease.

Even if an aneurysm is found in a patient at any level, the doctor usually recommends performing an examination of the entire aorta in order to exclude coexisting pathology. In addition to this, the possibility of ultrasound examination (Doppler) of the peripheral arteries for aneurysms is being considered. It is also recommended to rule out aortic valve abnormalities (usually by echocardiography).

Who may be at increased risk of developing a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

The risk of this pathology is higher in:

  • people aged 65 and over;
  • people who use tobacco;
  • patients with arterial hypertension (high blood pressure damages the blood vessels in the body, increasing the likelihood of developing aneurysms and other vascular diseases);
  • patients with atherosclerotic damage to the vascular bed, obesity and lipid imbalance (dyslipidemia);
  • people whose blood relatives had an aneurysm (regardless of its location);
  • patients with Marfan syndrome and bicuspid aortic valve. Nearly half of those with an aortic valve with two cusps instead of three may develop an aortic aneurysm.

Thus, an aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is a pathological expansion of this vessel in the chest cavity. This pathology is usually discovered by chance based on the results of imaging tests (X-ray, MRI, CT) performed for other indications. Contrast-enhanced CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and conventional invasive aortography are sensitive and specific tests for assessing thoracic aortic aneurysms and branch lesions.

References:

  1. Salameh, M. J., Black, J. H., & Ratchford, E. V. (2018). Thoracic aortic aneurysm. Vascular Medicine, 1358863X1880776. doi:10.1177/1358863x18807760
  2. Harrison`s Principles of Internal Medicine 19/E (Vol.1). Dennis Kasper, Anthony Fauci, Stephen Hauseret all. McGraw-HillEducation 2015 ISBN: 0071802134 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780071802130.
  3. Interna szczeklika - duży podręcznik. Medycyna praktyczna. 2021. ISBN 9788374306522.
  4. 2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases. (2014). European Heart Journal, 35(41), 2873–2926. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehu281.

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