# Stable Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

## TL;DR

A 70-year-old woman with a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm was stabilized and referred for further treatment.

## Contribution

The case highlights the management of a stable ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm in an elderly patient.

## Key findings

- The patient presented with an unwitnessed collapse and was diagnosed with a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm.
- Initial tests indicated the aneurysm was stable, allowing for referral to a vascular team for further treatment.

## Abstract

A ruptured aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening condition that should be dealt with promptly and requires early management by a concerned specialist team. A ruptured aortic aneurysm can present with a wide array of symptoms, ranging from shortness of breath, chest pain, to sudden collapse. This is a case of a female in her 70s who presented to the emergency department after an unwitnessed collapse at home. Following early tests, it was determined that the patient had a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), which was deemed to be stable. She was then referred to the vascular team for additional treatment.