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Is an ascending aortic aneurysm more dangerous than a descending aortic aneurysm?
No. Both are equally dangerous.
What happens when a patient has a ascending aortic aneurysm?
A ascending aortic aneurysm are the second most common aortic aneurysms to abdominal aortic aneurysms. These aneuryms are typically diagnosed in patients that are in their 6th or 7th decade in life. A patient experiencing an ascending aortic aneurysms will feel chest pain.
What are the chances of a 4 cm thoracic ascending aortic aneurysm growing?
from what I have learned, on average it grows .2 to .4 a year. Given that some do not grow and others grow faster. I have a thoracic ascending aortic aneurysm that has grown from 3.0 (normal) to 4.7. It is checked every year.
What is tortuous aortic arch?
It is an aortic arch with an aneurysm.
When is surgery done to repair an aortic aneurysm?
According to the Mayo Clinic, surgery for an aortic aneurysm depends on where the aneurysm is and how fast it is growing. If it's a slow growing aneurysm, the doctor might choose to simply wait and see how the aneurysm is progressing as it might not require surgery at all. If it is a fast growing aneurysm, the doctor would prefer to plan a surgery in advance but will perform an emergency surgery if the aneurysm is in danger of bursting.
What is aortic dilation?
Aortic dilation is the widening of the aorta. This widening could be an aortic aneurysm.
What is the purpose of aneurymectomy?
The purpose of aneurysmectomy is to repair an aortic aneurysm that is likely to rupture if left in place. Aneurysmectomy is indicated for an aortic aneurysm that grows to at least 2 in(5 cm) or for an aortic aneurysm of any size that is symptomatic.
How Did Lucy Ball die?
She had a dissecting aortic aneuysm From a dissecting aortic aneurysm
What is tortuous arch?
It is an aortic arch with an aneurysm.
What does the abbreviation AA stand for?
Aortic aneurysm
Can you smoke marijuana with Thoracic aortic aneurysm?
no
Can diverticulitis aggravate an aortic aneurysm?
YES
