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Features Associated With an Increased Risk of TAAA Rupture
| Rapid growth (confirmed increase in diameter of ≥0.5 cm/y) |
| Symptomatic aneurysm |
| Significant change in aneurysm appearance |
| Saccular aneurysm or presence of penetrating atherosclerotic ulcers |
TAAA indicates thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.
