Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a permanent and irreversible dilation of the aorta. The incidence of thoracic aortic aneurysms is 2 to 5% of all aneurysms. What are the warning signs of a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Stent graft placement is one of the most advanced treatment modalities for aortic aneurysms today. So what is a stent graft and in what cases should it be placed?

Aortic aneurysms are often associated with a history of smoking, hypertension, or diabetes. In most cases, patients are only discovered after physical examination, or because of abdominal pain or back pain.

My mother was diagnosed with heart failure and thoracic aortic aneurysm. So the doctor told me to ask women what is the effect of thoracic aortic aneurysm? How is the treatment? Thank you doctor.

The abdominal aorta contains a large amount of blood, and the pressure is strong. If not treated promptly, the abdominal aortic aneurysm is at high risk of rupture, and the possibility of cure is poor because blood transfusion cannot compensate for the amount of blood lost.

Pseudoaneurysm, also known as pseudoaneurysm, is easily confused with an aneurysm, because blood in the vessel also leaks and accumulates, causing a bulge.

Thoracic aortic magnetic resonance imaging is an imaging diagnostic tool that is increasingly widely used thanks to its outstanding advantages such as clear, detailed images and no radiation exposure. However, due to the long implementation time, aortic MRI is not suitable for acute diseases and cannot replace the role of aortic CT scan.

Aortic aneurysm is one of the most common diseases and accounts for a high mortality rate in Vietnam. Aortic aneurysms often have no obvious signs and are common in people 60 years of age and older.