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Thoracic aortic aneurysm

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Aortic rupture, chest X-ray
Aortic rupture, chest X-ray
Heart, section through the middle
Alternative Names

Aortic aneurysm - thoracic; Syphilitic aneurysm; Aneurysm - thoracic aortic


Prevention

Prevention measures for atherosclerosis, in general, include not smoking, controlling blood pressure and blood lipid levels, and exercising routinely.


Review Date: 07/05/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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