• Cleve Clin J Med · Aug 2020

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    Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Optimal surveillance and treatment.

    • Wang Tom Kai Ming TKM Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellow, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic wangt2@ccf.org. and Milind Y Desai.
    • Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellow, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic wangt2@ccf.org.
    • Cleve Clin J Med. 2020 Aug 31; 87 (9): 557-568.

    AbstractAneurysm of the thoracic aorta is less common than in the abdominal aorta, but it is clinically important because of the risk of rupture and death. Cases are often found incidentally. Indications for surgical or endovascular repair are based on aneurysm location and risk factors for rupture such as aneurysm size, rate of growth, and associated conditions, while medical management is also important. Surveillance with various imaging tests is critical before and after intervention to guide treatment.Copyright © 2020 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

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