Thoracic aortic aneurysm physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Physical examination
Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) are discovered after imaging studies and chest radiographs
Thoracic aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic until the aneurysm expands
Ascending aortic aneurysms:
- cause anterior chest pain and superior vena cava obstruction
- may develop aortic insufficiency, widened pulse pressure, diastolic murmur, and heart failure
Arch aneurysms:
- cause neck pain and hoarseness due to stretching if the laryngeal nerves
Descending thoracic aneurysms:
- cause back pain between the scapulae
- may increase pressure to the trachea or bronchus, consequently causing dyspnea, stridor, wheezing, or cough