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Aortic sclerosis is more common in the elderly population. Aortic sclerosis begins with the accumulation of calcium causing thickening of the aorta which in turn may result in a murmur.
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What is aortic dilation?
Aortic dilation is the widening of the aorta. This widening could be an aortic aneurysm.
What is aortic distension?
An expansion of the aortic vein
What is aortic torsion?
i have aortic torsion.What does it mean?
The opposite of -malacia is?
sclerosis
What is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis
What happens when the aortic valve is 5.7cm?
Aortic stenosis
What is tortuous aortic arch?
It is an aortic arch with an aneurysm.
What is the opposite of -sclerosis?
The opposite of -sclerosis is -malacia.
Is sclerosis and Multiple sclerosis the same?
no
When is aortic valve replacement necessary?
Aortic valve replacement is necessary when the aortic valve has become diseased. The aortic valve can suffer from insufficiency (inability to perform adequately) or stenosis.
What heart valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta?
the aortic valveThe Aortic valveThe aortic semilunar valve lies between the left ventricle and the aorta.
What are symptoms of sclerosis of the liver?
sclerosis of the liver symptoms
