Understanding the natural history of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) is essential to patient
care and surgical decision making. In this evidence summary we discuss some of the most …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is an increasingly recognized condition that is often
diagnosed incidentally. This review discusses ten of the most relevant epidemiological and …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a lethal disease, with a natural history of enlarging
progressively until dissection or rupture occurs. Since the discovery almost 20 years ago that …

Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) are a prevalent and deadly disease that, without
diagnosis and treatment, eventuates in life-threatening aortic dissection or rupture. While …

Thoracic aortic aneurysms, with an estimated prevalence in the general population of 1%,
are potentially lethal, via rupture or dissection. Over the prior two decades, there has been …

An aneurysm is defined as a localized dilatation of a vessel of 50% of the normal diameter
and includes all layers of the given vessel. 1 Aortic aneurysms are divided into thoracic …

BACKGROUND: We examined the genetic nature and phenotypic features of thoracic aortic
aneurysms (TAAs) and dissections in a large cohort of patients. METHODS: Interviews were …

Given the growing proportion of elderly people in Western societies and the increasing
prevalence of chronic hypertension, the management of aneurysmal aortic disease is an …

Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) are a common clinical entity seen in cardiovascular
practice. The prevalence of TAA is estimated to be 6 persons per 100,000 per year. 1 TAA …

In younger patients, TAA is often due to a genetic cause. These include connective tissue
disorders such as Marfan syndrome, Loeys–Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers–Danlos …