Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Optimal surveillance and treatment

Tom Kai Ming Wang; Milind Y Desai

doi:10.3949/ccjm.87a.19140-1

Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Optimal surveillance and treatment

Cleve Clin J Med. 2020 Aug 31;87(9):557-568. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.87a.19140-1.

Authors

Tom Kai Ming Wang¹, Milind Y Desai²

Affiliations

¹ Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellow, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic wangt2@ccf.org.
² Staff Cardiologist, Section of Cardiovascular Imaging and Medical Director, Aorta Center, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic; Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.

PMID: 32868306
DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.87a.19140-1

Abstract

Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is less common than in the abdominal aorta, but it is clinically important because of the risk of rupture and death. Cases are often found incidentally. Indications for surgical or endovascular repair are based on aneurysm location and risk factors for rupture such as aneurysm size, rate of growth, and associated conditions, while medical management is also important. Surveillance with various imaging tests is critical before and after intervention to guide treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis*
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / therapy*
Computed Tomography Angiography*
Heart Disease Risk Factors
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
Patient Care Team
Sentinel Surveillance*

Substances

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists