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171 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
    ≈ $36,967
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $43,627
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,578
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $10,952
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $44,630
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,370
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $10,974
  8. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $7,068
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $8,571
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Bologna, Italy
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
The IRCCS University Hospital of Bologna Policlinico S. Orsola is a very old hospital (the first nucleus dates back to 1592) and is the seat read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,705
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $34,475
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $18,493
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $4,414
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $44,887
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,539
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $17,167
  8. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $20,347
  9. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $9,290
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Leiden, Netherlands
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
LUMC is a modern university medical center for research, education and patient care with a high quality profile and a strong scientific orientation. In order read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,705
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $34,475
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $18,493
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,415
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $4,414
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $44,887
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,539
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $17,167
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $20,347
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Utrecht, Netherlands
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Since everyone deserves the best possible healthcare, UMC Utrecht always sets the bar high. The result: innovative, cutting-edge medical treatment that meets the healthcare needs read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $44,061
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $60,780
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $18,678
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $17,849
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $63,300
  6. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $28,764
  7. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $15,281
  8. Renal artery angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $18,714
  9. Aortography
    ≈ $5,364
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Seoul, South Korea
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian
Gangnam Severance Hospital was opened in 1983 by Yonsei University Health System to expand its medical business and establish a stronghold for healthcare delivery in read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $6,347
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $8,768
  3. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,811
  4. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $8,993
  5. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,187
  6. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $2,120
  7. Renal artery angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $2,482
  8. Aortography
    ≈ $735
  9. Bentall surgery
    ≈ $11,329
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São Paulo, Brazil
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Hospital Sírio-Libanês, in Bela Vista, is a reference center for highly complex procedures and integrated action in various specialties, such as Cardiology and Oncology . read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $17,153
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $11,576
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $877
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $4,365
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $14,211
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $2,074
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $3,076
  8. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $2,715
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $3,539
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Cali, Colombia
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
In the early 1970s, a group of professors from the Universidad del Valle School of Medicine conceived the idea of ​​creating a center for specialists read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $17,153
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $11,576
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $877
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $4,365
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $14,211
  6. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $3,539
  7. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,684
  8. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for varicose vein (Unilateral)
    ≈ $2,347
  9. Phlebectomy (including mini-phleboctomy)
    ≈ $1,296
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Medellín, Colombia
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
The Hospital started wokring in 1970 and throughout this time it has gradually developed based on the possibilities of having high read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $19,179
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $22,598
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $786
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $5,444
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $21,826
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    $837
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $4,166
  8. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $4,687
  9. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,986
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
Prince Court Medical Centre is a 270-bed private healthcare facility located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our aim is to be the leading read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $16,698
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $16,490
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $725
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $5,465
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $18,919
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $2,337
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $5,331
  8. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $4,274
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $3,965
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Ankara, Turkey
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: Arabic, English, German, Russian, Turkish
As of 01.08.2016, it started to provide health services as an 11-storey hospital building established on an indoor area of ​​approximately 18.000 m2 in the read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    by request
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    by request
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    by request
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    by request
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    by request
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    by request
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    by request
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    by request
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    by request
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Milan, Italy
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
The Sant'Ambrogio Clinical Institute stands as national excellence in particular in two areas: Cardiovascular and Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity. As for the first, the read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $9,822
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $13,896
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $541
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $4,611
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $16,653
  6. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $3,533
  7. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $3,341
  8. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for varicose veins (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,571
  9. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for varicose vein (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,452
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Manama, Bahrain
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Bahrain Specialist Hospital (BSH) stands as a center of excellence in the Arabian Gulf. It is a highly specialized Medical Center that provides up to read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,453
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,749
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $13,816
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,466
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $10,907
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,821
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,518
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $12,095
  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
Currently, Aster DM Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest growing conglomerates in the MENA region. It covers the full spectrum of healthcare services read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $28,453
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $39,749
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $13,816
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $1,466
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $42,821
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $4,518
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $12,095
  8. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $19,336
  9. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $8,795
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English
Currently, Aster DM Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest growing conglomerates in the MENA region. It covers the full spectrum of healthcare services read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $51,608
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $60,093
  3. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $2,147
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $19,239
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $68,953
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $7,296
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $18,329
  8. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $16,600
  9. Varicose veins treatment
    ≈ $14,414
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Düsseldorf, Germany
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology
The Augusta Hospital is an acute care hospital in the Oberrath district of Düsseldorf, near the Aaper Wald. We have over 200 beds and care read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $12,879
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $8,773
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $2,600
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $556
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,818
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $9,175
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,457
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $1,880
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $3,114
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Bucharest, Romania
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery
The hospital employs staff with high professional and scientific training, which follows the latest modern technologies and has modern technical equipment. It is planned to read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    by request
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    by request
  3. Chemotherapy for retinoblastoma
    by request
  4. Dual chamber pacemaker insertion
    by request
  5. Single chamber pacemaker insertion
    by request
  6. Cardiac resynchronization therapy with pacemaker (CRT-P)
    by request
  7. Cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D)
    by request
  8. Removal of permanent pacemaker
    by request
  9. Pacemaker replacement
    by request
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Amman, Jordan
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
The Specialized Hospital attracts patients from more than 100 countries and during 28 years has received over 6 million patients, including 1,500,000 emergency visits, 585,000 read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    by request
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    by request
  3. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation (ICD)
    by request
  4. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
    by request
  5. Permanent pacemaker implantation
    by request
  6. Dual chamber pacemaker insertion
    by request
  7. Single chamber pacemaker insertion
    by request
  8. Cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D)
    by request
  9. Removal of permanent pacemaker
    by request
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Lima, Peru
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery
The National Cardiovascular Institute "Carlos Alberto Peschiera Carrillo" - INCOR is a specialized reference center of EsSalud, with management autonomy, belonging to level III - read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $7,831
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $6,936
  3. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,459
  4. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $6,872
  5. Renal artery angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $858
  6. Aortography
    ≈ $545
  7. Bentall surgery
    ≈ $9,809
  8. Aortic arch replacement
    ≈ $5,815
  9. Complex aortic surgery
    ≈ $19,867
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Languages: English, French, Japanese, Korean
Vinmec Times City International Hospital is the first hospital in the Vinmec Health System chain to be put into operation. Located in the most modern read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $6,347
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $8,768
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $2,790
  4. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,811
  5. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $8,993
  6. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,187
  7. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $2,120
  8. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $3,880
  9. Uterine artery embolization (UAE)
    ≈ $2,260
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São Paulo, Brazil
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Hospital São Camilo Pompeia has followed, over the years, the growth of the population and the scientific and technological advances aimed at medical and read more
Prices for popular procedures:
  1. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
    ≈ $6,347
  2. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)
    ≈ $8,768
  3. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
    ≈ $2,790
  4. Foam sclerotherapy (Unilateral)
    ≈ $341
  5. Peripheral artery angioplasty and stent placement
    ≈ $2,811
  6. Abdominal endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
    ≈ $8,993
  7. Arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgery
    ≈ $1,187
  8. Endovascular thrombectomy
    ≈ $2,120
  9. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
    ≈ $3,880
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São Paulo, Brazil
Specializations: Cardiac surgery, Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Spine surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Oncology
Integrated into the São Camilo de São Paulo Hospitals Network in March 1979, the Santana Unit has an agile and modern structure implemented to offer read more

Clinics grouping by rating

Clinic with the highest rating of 5 — Clinical Hospital Lapino in Moscow, Russia and 5 more, clinic with the most reviews number of 35757 — Aster CMI hospital in Bengaluru, India.

With rating 4.0 and over — 171 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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