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    What are the signs/symptoms of a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

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    Dr Vikram Puttaswamy is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon who specialises in major and complex endovascular and vascular surgical procedures. He trained at Royal North Shore, … View Profile

    Sometimes there are no symptoms. Many start small and stay small, although they sometimes expand over time.

    However, if the aneurysm does become symptomatic, indicating the aneurysm is growing, the signs can include:

    Tenderness or pain in the chest

    Back pain

    Hoarseness

    Cough

    Shortness of breath

    The following symptoms could mean that the AAA is expanding quickly and may rupture. You must go directly for emergency department if you experience them.

    Sudden, intense and persistent chest or back pain, which can be described as a tearing sensation

    Pain that radiates through the torso

    Sweatiness

    Clamminess

    Dizziness

    Nausea

    Vomiting

    Low blood pressure

    Fast pulse

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