Thoracic aortic aneurysm causes
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Causes
The exact causes of thoracic aortic aneurysms are unknown, but factors that can contribute to an aneurysm's development include:
- Genetic condition
- affects connective tissue
- weakness in aortic wall increases susceptibility of an aneurysm
- distinct physical traits- tall stature, very long arms, eye problems, and a deformed breastbone
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome-causes skin and joints to be fragile and makes your skin stretch easily
- Heart valve complications- aortic valve complications, such as a bicuspid aortic valve
- Previous injury to the aorta such as an aortic dissection
- Traumatic injury