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Stable Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A ruptured aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening condition that should be dealt with promptly and requires early management by a concerned specialist team. A ruptured aortic aneurysm can present with a wide array of symptoms, ranging from shortness of breath, chest pain, to sudden collapse. This is a case of a female in her 70s who presented to the emergency department after an unwitnessed collapse at home. Following early tests, it was determined that the patient had a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), which was deemed to be stable. She was then referred to the vascular team for additional treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93235

Authors: Ahmed Mahmood, Samia Sarwar, Ayman Mahmoud Hamouda

Institutions: Pilgrim Hospital, National Hospital and Medical Center, FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Fatima Memorial Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414528586