Individuals with ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA) are recommended to avoid intense exercise for fear of marked increases in aortic wall stress (AWS). However, no study has measured AWS during exercise. The aim of this case series was to examine AWS during “light-to-moderate” aerobic exercise in individuals with ATAA and healthy control (CON) participants.

Aorta Wall Stress during Exercise in Patients with an Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Insights from a Case Series