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What can atherosclerotic calcification within the abdominal aorta lead to?
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∙ 11y ago
The infrarenal abdominal aorta is found in the part aorta below the kidneys.
Arteriosclerosis can be found in any artery wall and that wall will thickens as a result of invasion and collections of white blood cells (WBCs) and an increased number of smooth muscle cells creating a fibrofatty plaque.
The accumulation of the white blood cells is termed "fatty streaks" early on because of the appearance being similar to that of marbled steak.
These accumulations contain both living, active WBCs (producing inflammation), remnants of dead cells, and cholesterol and triglycerides.
The plaques eventually include calcium and other crystallized materials (calcification) within the layer of the oldest plaque. It sometimes becomes entirely calcified. This makes that area very stiff. Because of that stiffness, the artery doesn't 'flex' and high blood pressure is the result.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 9y agoThis disease is characterized by plaque building up in this region of the aorta. It may weaken the walls which increases the risk for an aneurysm in the area.
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What is atherosclerotic califications in the abdominal aorta?
it means that the abdominal aorta has built up layers of calcium and hardened it.
Is atherosclerotic calcification of the aorta dangerous?
Hypoxia is cause. If untreated a condition of anoxia may appear killing the person
What are Atherosclerotic changes of the abdominal aorta?
blockage of arteries causing lack of oxygen to the brain and other organs
What is calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
What does the abdominal aorta is normal in caliber with atherosclerotic changes mean?
The aorta (largest artery in body) is normal size but has a build up of plaque on the inside of the blood vessel.
What is calcification of the abdominal aorta?
This means there is plaque in the aorta from atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries." The usual causes are: smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, diet high in saturated fats, family history of premature heart disease and age. If there is calcification in the aorta it probably means there is calcification, or at least plaque elsewhere in the body. The heart, the carotid arteries and the leg arteries. These can lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, respectively.
What is the most inferior portion of the aorta?
abdominal aorta The Abdominal aorta is the longest section of the aorta, beginning at the diaphragm and spanning the abdominal cavity. The Thoracic and abdominal aorta together make up the descending aorta.
Abdominal aorta is widely patent?
The abdominal aorta is patent?
What quadrant is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta in?
what quadrant is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta in
What divides the thoracic aorta from the inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm divides the thoracic and abdominal aorta. These are both parts of the descending aorta, extending from the aortic arch.
What divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm.
In what portion is aorta divided?
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
