In this paper, we aim to show that TAA should be considered as a differential diagnosis of patients with chronic back pain and hilar enlargement.doi:10.5152/ttd.2013.16Duru, SerapErdem, MelikeAgca, ErdemKaplan, TugbaArdic, SadikAves YayincilikTurkish Thoracic Journal/türk Toraks DergisiDuru S, ...
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is the abnormal dilation of a segment of the thoracic aorta, usually the ascending aorta. Most TAAs are due to degenerative aortic disorders, commonly in patients > 65 years of age. Genetic TAAs account for 20% of cases and are frequently found in younger patie...
and are the most common reason for thoracicaortic surgery. The median age at the time of diagnosis is 65 years, and this lesion occurs two to four times more frequently in males. Common risk factors forthoracic aortic aneurysmsinclude hypertension,hypercholesterolemia, prior tobacco use,collagen vas...
elongated fingers and toes, pectus deformities, hypererlaxity, dural ectasia), ocular pathology (high myopia, ectopia lentis, lens dislocation), and cardiovascular disease (aortic root aneurysm, aortic dissection, primarily mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation) which criteria for his diagnosis have ...
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a serious condition that affects the aorta, characterized by the dilation of its first segment. The causes of TAA (e.g., age, hypertension, genetic syndromes) are heterogeneous and contribute to the weakening of the aort
That’s understandable. Learning about your diagnosis can help you make the most informed choices and keep you as strong and fit as possible. What Is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? Youraortais the majorbloodvessel supplyingbloodfrom yourheartto the rest of your body. It runs all the way down...
Thoracic Aneurysm Rupture Thoracic aortic aneurysms have a risk of rupture ordissection, both of which are potentially lethal. Patients will present with sudden onset chest or back pain and present in profound hypovolaemic shock. Urgent diagnosis and surgical intervention is required, however mortality...
In a review of 176 patients with a diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm, the leading cause of death for 135 patients not treated surgically was ruptured aneurysm. Rupture accounted for 37 of 48 deaths (77%) in 59 patients with dissecting aneurysms and 25 of 57 deaths (44%) in 76 patients...
Care guide for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm. Natural history and treatment In a review of 176 patients with a diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm, the leading cause of death for 135 patients not treated surgically was ruptured a... Pressler VM,JJ Mcnamara - 《J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg》 被引量: 379发表: 1980...