What Is an Aortic Aneurysm?
3. Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
There are two main types of aortic aneurysm. One of them is the thoracic aortic aneurysm, which is located in the chest. There are numerous potential causes of a thoracic aortic aneurysm. One of these is genetic conditions that can have an impact on the walls of the blood vessels.
Other potential causes of the condition include atherosclerosis, which is a build-up of plaque inside the artery. High cholesterol can also cause the condition, as can a high blood pressure. Some infections can weaken the artery walls and lead to the condition, while an injury will also sometimes be responsible.
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