June 28, 2021

Can you feel a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Here I talk about the difficulties associated with diagnosing thoracic aortic aneurysms due to their asymptomatic nature. However, symptomatic similarities with can be mistaken for pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia and gastroesophageal reflux disease, meaning it is difficult to determine without diagnostic measures.

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The difference between a thoracic aortic aneurysm and a pseudo aneurysm.

Here I discuss the differences between pseudo and true aneurysms alongside their potential manifestations.

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Can thoracic aortic aneurysms cause shortness of breath?

This video discusses shortness of breath and the possible connection between aneurysms in the chest cavity. Focus is on the risk factors associated with shortness of breath which do not necessarily manifest from aneurysm.

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· June 28, 2021

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

This playlist consists of topics such as the causes, risks, symptoms, and management of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Inclusive of surgical pathway for patients undergoing a Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR).