An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aorta may continue to further expand (dilate) or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the ...

Individuals with descending thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms usually do not have symptoms. Aneurysms are commonly found incidentally. It is possible that as the aneurysm enlarges and compresses ...

Uncontrolled hypertension is frequently present at the time of descending aortic dissection. Rarely, spinal ischemia from compromise of the intercostal arteries can occur causing paraplegia that ...