thoracic aortic aneurysm
an aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging area in the wall of the aorta. the aorta is the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. a thoracic aortic aneurysm happens in the section of the aorta that is in the chest.
thoracic aortic aneurysms are also known as ascending or descending aortic aneurysms.
current as of: august 6, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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