Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 08 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41572-025-00617-2
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is characterized by dilation of the aorta. In this Primer, Berger et al. review the epidemiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnosis and management of TAA, and provide insights into its effect on quality of life and suggestions for areas of future research.