Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: A Clinical Review.
Bicuspid aortic valve
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Marfan syndrome
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Thoracic aortic dissection
Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Journal
Cardiology clinics
ISSN: 1558-2264
Titre abrégé: Cardiol Clin
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 8300331
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Historique:
entrez:
23
10
2021
pubmed:
24
10
2021
medline:
27
10
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Thoracic aortic aneurysms are common. Most thoracic aortic aneurysms are degenerative. However, some are associated with connective tissue disorders, bicuspid aortic valves, or familial/genetic predisposition. Most are asymptomatic, discovered incidentally on imaging. Aortic diameter is the best predictor of the natural history and risk of complications. Treating hypertension and smoking cessation can slow their growth. Surveillance imaging and referral for prophylactic aortic repair based on absolute aneurysm diameter is the primary means to decrease mortality from thoracic aortic aneurysm. We provide a practical evidence-based summary of the pathophysiology, risk factors, associated genetic syndromes, and clinical management of thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34686263
pii: S0733-8651(21)00053-9
doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2021.06.003
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doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
505-515Informations de copyright
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