Thoracic aortic aneurysm physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical examination
General
- The patient may be hoarse in the presence of an arch aneurysm due to compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve
Vitals
- A widened pulse pressure may be present due to aortic insufficiency in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm
Neck
- Signs of superior vena cava obstruction such as a swollen face and neck may be present in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm
Cardiac
- Signs of aortic insufficiency and left ventricular heart failure may be present in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm