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Thoracic aortic aneurysm

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Illustration of a thoracic aortic aneurysm

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A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a stretched and bulging area in the wall of the section of the aorta that travels through the chest and supplies oxygen-rich blood to the upper body.

Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery
Last Updated: 03/13/2006

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