<p>Thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) usually arises secondary to systemic hypertension and atherosclerotic disease. Large aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta can cause pressure symptoms on the adjacent structures with risk of rupture in larger growing aneurysms. Timely identification is crucial to prevent complications. Chest radiograph is often the first-line investigation for chest complaints and can provide first clue to the diagnosis.</p>

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A tale of two hearts in an octogenarian

  • Pratyaksha Rana,
  • Saurabh Deshpande,
  • Dinesh Patel,
  • Vidur Bansal

摘要

Thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) usually arises secondary to systemic hypertension and atherosclerotic disease. Large aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta can cause pressure symptoms on the adjacent structures with risk of rupture in larger growing aneurysms. Timely identification is crucial to prevent complications. Chest radiograph is often the first-line investigation for chest complaints and can provide first clue to the diagnosis.