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Will a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm get smaller or disappear?
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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.
Answered 12/1/2018
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