Thoracic aortic aneurysm is weakening and/or bulging in the upper part of the aorta, the major blood vessel that branches off from the heart and carries blood to the body. Caused by high blood pressure (hypertension), connective tissue disorders and genetics, the aneurysm can rupture (dissection), causing a life-threatening emergency.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cardiovascular Center
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