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Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypertensionAvoid HypertensionLabile Blood PressureAvoid TachycardiaAvoid StressorsBlood Loss (Excessive)Stroke RiskDifficult AirwayArrhythmiasCareful PositioningRenal DysfunctionDyspneaAortic Dissection Risk

Pathophysiology

A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is dilation of the aortic root, ascending aorta, arch, or descending thoracic aorta to 50% above normal diameter. Elastin, collagen, and extracellular matrix in the...

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