congenital anomalies, so described Congenital: anomaly, multiple NOS deformity, multiple NOS 512.8 Other spontaneous pneumothorax Pneumothorax 754.81 Pectus excavatum Congenital funnel chest 737.43 Scoliosis 701.3 Striae atrophicae, Atrophic spots of [genedx.com]

Eggebrecht H, Schmermund A, von Birgelen C, Naber CK, Bartel T, et al. (2005) Resistant hypertension in patients with chronic aortic dissection. J Hum Hypertens 19: 227-231. [omicsonline.org]

claudication Critical limb ischemia Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis Arteriolosclerosis Hyaline Hyperplastic Cholesterol LDL Oxycholesterol Trans fat Stenosis Carotid artery stenosis Renal artery stenosis Other Aortoiliac occlusive disease Degos disease [en.wikipedia.org]

Investigations Urgent scenario For an acutely ill patient with suspected thoracic aortic rupture or dissection, the most relevant investigations are: Blood tests - FBC, clotting screen, renal and liver function and cross-match. ECG. [patient.info]

While only half of those with thoracic aortic aneurysms complain of symptoms, possible warning signs include: Pain in the jaw, neck, and upper back Chest or back pain Coughing, hoarseness, or difficulty breathing [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Contraindications for surgery are dependent on the risks/benefits ratio and comorbidities such as age, end stage renal disease, respiratory insufficiency and cirrhosis. Postoperative complications include bleeding, stroke, ARDS, and MI. A. [clinicaladvisor.com]

ventricular dysfunction 0005162 Paroxysmal dyspnea 0012763 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Abdominal aortic aneurysm 0005112 Abnormality of the sternum Sternal anomalies 0000766 Aortic root aneurysm Bulge in wall of root of large artery that carries [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Affected individuals may also have a soft out-pouching in the lower abdomen (inguinal hernia ), an abnormal curvature of the spine ( scoliosis ), or a purplish skin discoloration (livedo reticularis) caused by abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels of [heart.ucla.edu]

In addition to cardiac defects, TAAD can manifest with other features including: congenital heart abnormalities, inguinal hernia, scoliosis, a purplish skin discoloration (livedo reticularis) caused by abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels of the skin [genedx.com]

The differential diagnosis includes the following: Acute myocardial infarction or Acute Coronary syndrome Pneumothorax Pulmonary embolism Acute pericarditis Pericardial effusion or tamponade New aortic regurgitation Penetrating Aortic ulcer Aortic intramural [clinicaladvisor.com]