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Can unfolded aorta cause heart failure?
yes
Can you die from unfolded aorta?
I don't know. I am waiting to see it happen!How long will that take?
What does it mean mildly tortuous thoracic aorta?
You could take it to mean a mildly twisted aorta. Do more research though.
What is uncoiling of the aorta?
An unfolded aorta is a radiological finding which is commonly seen in older people. The chest radiograph shows slight lengthening of the thoracic aorta resulting in some tortuosity. It is not significant, but should not be confused with other sinister causes of mediastinal widening.
Does a finding of a mildly tortuous and calcified aorta with no evidence of acute pulmonary disease require follow up?
No.
Is aortic the same as aorta?
Aortic is an adjective meaning related to the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in your body.
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning aorta?
Aort- is the medical terminology combining form meaning aorta.
If your aorta is is mildly dilated 4cm is this bad?
worse than normal but as you say mildly dilated. keep up with yearly or every 2 year echocardiograms (with the gel and wand on your chest) to keep up with it... to see if it turns into moderately dilated aorta... then if it gets to severely dilated your Dr. may recommend a surgical intervention
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the aorta?
Aortitis is the term for inflammation of the aorta.
What is the medical combining form meaning aorta?
Aort- is the medical terminology combining form meaning aorta.
What is the Latin Root meaning of aorta?
The word "aorta" is of Greek origin, from the verb aeirein, "to raise", for its position in the body. The word was first applied by Hippocrates to the bronchial tubes, and by Aristotle to what we now know as the aorta.
One child unfolded a large quit what is the complete predicate and the simple predicate?
Complete predicate: "unfolded a large quilt" Simple predicate: "unfolded"
