Thoracic aortic aneurysmAn aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging area in the
wall of the aorta. The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. A thoracic aortic aneurysm happens in the section of the aorta that is in the chest. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are also known as ascending or descending
aortic aneurysms. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Vascular Surgery Current as ofMarch 20, 2017 Current as of:
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Vascular Surgery |
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