All of the following are risk factors for thoracic aoic aneurysm (TAA) rupture except:
Correct Answer: Anticoagulation use
Description: TAAs are those occurring distal to the left subclan vein. The risk for rupture is increased with : Increasing aneurysm size Advanced age History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Concurrent dissection. Anticoagulation is not a risk factor for rupture.
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