thoracic aortic aneurysm

normal size: 4-5 cm
most aneurysms rupture when > 10 cm
mean age: 65 years; M:F = 3:1

associated with:

hypertension
coronary artery disease
abdominal aortic aneurysm

symptoms:

substernal, back, shoulder pain (25%)
SVC syndrome
dysphagia
stridor, dyspnea
hoarseness

see: aortic aneurysm

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