Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is a deformation of the aorta upper areas. Thoracic aortic aneurysm leads to protrusion of vessels, the gradual increase in its size and subsequent rupture.
Aortic rupture is accompanied by rapid and significant loss of blood and squeezing the lungs. In the most cases, the aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is fatal. 140,000 - 230,000 people die of thoracic aortic aneurysm annually.
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The primary symptom of the thoracic aortic aneurysm is the referred pain in the spine, neck or shoulder.
Depending on the size there are 2 types of thoracic aortic aneurysm:
- Under 4 centimeters an aneurysm does not require surgical intervention. In most cases, a doctor prescribes the expectant management, ultrasound diagnostics and monitors the development of an aneurysm;
- Over 4 centimeters an aneurysm requires urgent surgical intervention.