Aneurysms Of The Side Branches Of The Aorta

Aneurysms can occur at any major side branch of the aorta; these aneurysms are far less frequent than AAA or TAA. Risk factors include atherosclerosis, hypertension, cigarette smoking and older age. A localized infection can cause mycotic aneurysms. Aneurysms can occur at any major side branch of the aorta; these aneurysms are far less frequent than AAA or TAA. Risk factors include atherosclerosis, hypertension, cigarette smoking and older age. A…