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What is ectatic ascending aorta?
If its dilated up to 3 cm, seems to be a precursor condition to distended (swollen) condition which is a precursor to a ruptured aorta Usually occurs in the descending (or abdominal) aorta.
What is mild ectasia of the abdominal aorta?
Ectasia of the abdominal aorta is when the aorta (the large artery in the body that brings fresh blood from the heart to the rest of the body) in the abdomen (area of the body below the chest and above the waist and holds body organs like the stomach and bowels) is dilated or enlarged. Mild ectasia is a reference term to describe how big the dilation of the aorta in the abdomen is.
What is Albert Einstein's cause of death?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm which is an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
What is the icd10 code for tibial artery aneurysm?
441.4 Look for Aneurysm/Abdominal Aorta
What is the procedure code for a direct repair of ruptured aneurysm in theabdominal aorta?
The codes are: 35082 - for ruptured aneurysm, abdominal aorta, for similar procedures (35001-35152).
What is an abnormal aorta?
an aorta which is not normal ,it can be aneurysm coarctation aorta and etc....
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 is a bulge of weak area in the wall of the aorta know as?
This weak spot is called an aneurysm. In the aorta it is called an aortic aneurysm.
What quadrant is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta in?
what quadrant is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta in
What causes the aorta wall to become weakened which then increases the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm?
As more and more fat attaches to the aortic wall, the wall itself becomes abnormally weak and often results in an aneurysm or bulge.
What is mild ectasia of the distal aorta?
Mild aortic ectasia is a mild enlargement of the aorta. This enlargement is under 1.5 times the normal aortic size, however it can be very serious. If it is caught in time, however, surgical repair is very effective.
