Ascending aorta dilatation

Last revised by Yuranga Weerakkody on 3 Aug 2022

Dilatation of the ascending aorta is a common finding in the elderly but unusual in younger patients.

Pathology

In adults, an ascending aortic diameter greater than 4 cm is considered to indicate dilatation 4. Aneurysmal dilatation is considered when the ascending aortic diameter reaches or exceeds 1.5 times the expected normal diameter (equal to or greater than 5 cm). 

Etiology

Causes include 1:

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