Question 1

how concerned should i be about developing a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have a family history theres a 10% relation. Their wise hypertension and smoking are the most common contributing factors. As a rule a 37 year old should not be concerned.

Question 2

can you go flying with thoracic aortic aneurysm?

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Yes: There is no clear evidence that a pressurized airplane cabin is of any detriment to thoracic aneurysms.

Question 3

flying with thoracic aortic aneurysm, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Flying itself does not increase your risk of rupture -- if your aneurysm is large enough to warrant repair, it may be unsafe to be far from medical attention if a problem develops. Your doctor should be able to help you with this.

Question 4

is chest pain an initial symptom of thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chest pain is the most common presenting symptom for thoracic aortic aneurysm.  However, in some patients, the initial symptom may be rupture presenting as sudden death.

Question 5

is it okay to fly with thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm: It wouldn't be my first choice of things to do if i had a thoracic aneurysm, especially one over 4.5cm diameter.

Question 6

do i have to see a dr for thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This needs to be routinely monitored, as when it reaches a certain size, it is at risk for rupture, which would have a high chance to be a life ending event.

Question 7

how to know if i may have a growing thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

CTA: CT angiograms are the best way to evaluate a thoracic aortic aneurysm

Question 8

will a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm get smaller or disappear?

Accepted Answer

Not on its own: Aneurysms tend to grow slowly over time:  for abdominal aortic aneurysms, about 10% of their diameter per year, for thoracic aneurysms, maybe slightly less. Risk factors for growth include uncontrolled hypertension and smoking.

Question 9

how infrequent is a thoracic aortic aneurysm in a healthy 27 year old?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Most aneurysms occur in people aged 55 years or older.
Aneurysms are four times more common in men than in women. Other than aging with and high blood pressure. in younger patients, trauma to chest, infection , and connective tissue disorders such as Marfan's syndrome are causes.

Question 10

what is the probability of a thoracic aortic aneurysm in a healthy 27 year old?

Accepted Answer

Rare: But can be seen with some health issues such as marfan's syndrome.

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