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Dissecting Thoracic Aneurysm

Risk Factors

Dissecting Thoracic Aneurysm Risk Factors

Risk factors for a dissecting thoracic aneurysm include:

Longstanding high blood pressure
Atherosclerosis
Pregnancy
Chest injury
Cocaine use
Heart surgery
Marfan syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

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Last Updated: Jun 19, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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