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Thoracic descending aortic aneurysm

肿瘤外科

Common symptoms

钝痛、胸痛、声音嘶哑、呼吸困难、咯血

The pathology of disease

Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm is most common thoracic aneurysm; distal to left subclavian; fusiform; atherosclerosis (formerly syphilis). Asymptomatic early; back pain between scapulae; acute worsening = rupture.

Common Symptoms

Back pain; chest pain; dyspnea if compressed bronchus

Causes

Atherosclerosis; medial necrosis; trauma; bacterial infection; HTN; age.

Treatment

Open/endovascular repair

Prevention

Control HTN/atherosclerosis.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the cardiothoracic surgery department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.