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Prevention of Thoracic aortic aneurysm
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement of the aorta in the chest, the major artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It develops when the wall…
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Treatment for Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is treated with blood pressure control, risk-factor management, imaging surveillance, and, when the aneurysm becomes large, rapidly enlarging, or symptomatic, with surgical repair. These treatments are aimed at the biology of…
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Diagnosis of Thoracic aortic aneurysm
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement of the aorta within the chest. Because the thoracic aorta is the main high-pressure artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body,…
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What is Transient ischemic attack
A transient ischemic attack, often abbreviated as TIA , is a brief episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by a temporary interruption of blood flow to part of the brain, the retina, or the spinal…
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Causes of Thyroiditis
What causes thyroiditis? In most cases, thyroiditis develops when the immune system, an infection, a medication, pregnancy-related immune changes, or direct injury disrupts the normal function of the thyroid gland and triggers inflammation. The…
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Diagnosis of Thyroid nodule
A thyroid nodule is a discrete lump or abnormal growth within the thyroid gland, a small endocrine organ at the base of the neck that helps regulate metabolism through hormone production. Many nodules are…
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Symptoms of Thoracic aortic aneurysm
The symptoms of a thoracic aortic aneurysm are often absent at first, but when they do occur they usually reflect pressure on nearby structures, stretching of the aortic wall, or sudden changes in blood…