thoracic aortic aneurysm…

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heart, section, the middle, aortic rupture, chest x-ray, aortic aneurysm, thoracic, syphilitic aneurysm, aneurysm, thoracic aortic, a thoracic aortic aneurysm, localized expansion, the wall, the aorta, thoracic aortic aneurysms, hardening, the arteries, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, hypertension, congenital disorders marfan's syndrome, trauma, less commonly, syphilis, atherosclerosis is by far the most common cause, thoracic aneurysms occur, in the ascending aorta, 25%, the time, aortic arch, 25%, the time, descending thoracic aorta, 50%, the time, risk factors include various connective tissue disorders, marfan's syndrome, atherosclerosis, previous dissection, the aorta, prolonged hypertension, trauma, falls, motor vechicle accidents, most patients have no symptoms, aneurysm begins to leak, expand, most non-leaking thoracic aortic aneurysms, detected by tests, a chest x-ray, a chest ct scan, run, reasons, chest, back pain, indicate acute expansion, leakage, the aneurysm, physical examination, normal, a chest x-ray, chest ct scan demonstrate enlargement, the aorta, a chest ct scan identifies the diameter, the aorta, exact location, the aneurysm, an aortogram, a special set of x-ray images made, injection of dye, aorta, identify the location, extent, the aneurysm, identify any branch arteries, the aorta, involved, treatment depends on the location, the aneurysm, patients, aneurysms, the ascending aorta, aortic arch, surgery to replace the aorta is recommended diameter, the aorta measures greater than 5-6 cm, aorta is replaced, a fabric substitute in an operation that uses a heart-lung machine, aortic arch is involved, a specialized technique, "circulatory arrest", a period, blood circulation on life support, patients, aneurysms, the descending thoracic aorta, two options, patients, aneurysms, larger than 6 cm, an operation, replacement, the aorta, a fabric substitute, aorta, stented, stenting involves, use of a tube placed inside the vessel, a chest incision, specialized catheters, introduced, arteries, groin, descending thoracic aneurysms, stenting, long-term prognosis, patients, thoracic aortic aneurysm is determined by other medical problems heart disease, diabetes, have caused, contributed, serious complications after aortic surgery, heart attack, irregular heartbeats, bleeding, stroke, paralysis, graft infection, kidney damage, death soon, operation occurs in 5-10% of patients, patients, chest, back discomfort should consult physician, patients, a family history of connective tissue disorders should notify physician, prevention measures, atherosclerosis, not smoking, controlling blood pressure, blood lipid levels, exercising routinely.