An artery is considered aneurysmal when its diameter equals or exceeds 1.5 times the normal diameter.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
In general, the term aneurysm is used when the axial diameter is >5.0 cm for the ascending aorta and >4.0 cm for the descending aorta.
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are focal dilatations of the abdominal aorta measuring 50% greater than the proximal normal segment, or >3 cm in maximum diameter.