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    Stratified early detection of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) is reasonable for high-risk individuals. Population-wide screening for TAA is not currently recommended due to risks and benefits.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) prevalence varies significantly across healthcare sectors.
    • Undiagnosed TAA poses a high risk of lethal complications, including acute aortic dissection.
    • Opportunities for stratified early detection of TAA are explored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the benefits and risks of TAA screening in both high-risk groups and the general population.
    • To evaluate the prevalence, sensitivity, radiation exposure, and burden of various diagnostic techniques for TAA.

    Main Methods:

    • Selective literature review to determine TAA prevalence and diagnostic technique characteristics.
    • Expert discussions to correlate findings with current guidelines.
    • Calculation of TAA prevalence and risk in patients with specific comorbidities using a large primary care database (394,113 adults, 2000-2023).

    Main Results:

    • Computed tomography, MRI, and limited transthoracic echocardiography are suitable TAA screening methods, requiring individualized patient selection.
    • Population-wide TAA screening is not recommended based on current evidence.
    • Diagnostic testing is advised for individuals with elevated TAA risk factors, including family history, genetic predisposition, bicuspid aortic valve, abdominal aortic aneurysm, or giant cell arteritis.

    Conclusions:

    • Early TAA detection strategies are beneficial for specific patient cohorts, though current guidelines offer limited guidance.
    • Further studies are needed to precisely estimate the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests for TAA.
    • Standardized documentation of TAA as a cause of death is recommended.