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Usually the aorta doesn't rupture without prior weakening. Either the artery has a weak wall to start with (due to genetic defects in connective tissue and the like) or it has a normal wall but acquired factors such as cholesterol deposition may weaken them. Once the wall is weak, the artery dilates into what is known as an aneurysm, which then ruptures under high blood pressure or slight physical trauma such as a punch to the chest or the abdomen.
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∙ 12y agoWhile still being understood, there are various risk factors linked to aortic dissection, including
- high blood pressure
- connective tissue disorders, such as Marfan's syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Turner's syndrome
- cystic medial disease (a degenerative disease of the aortic wall)
- aortitis (inflammation of the aorta)
- atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
- existing aortic aneurysm
- bicuspid aortic valve: presence of only two cusps, or leaflets, in the aortic valve, rather than the normal three cusps
- trauma
- coarctation (narrowing) of the aorta
- polycystic kidney disease (a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts filled with fluid in the kidneys)
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∙ 12y agoIf you think about what and where the aorta is, the answer should be, to borrow a phrase, self-evident. It is the largest artery in the body, stemming directly from the heart. Just what would be a problem with damage to that?
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∙ 13y agoA ruptured aortic aneurysm can cause sudden loss of a fatal amount of blood within minutes or it can leak in a series of small bleeds that lead within hours or days to massive bleeding.
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What is a torn aorta?
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, and is responsible for distribution to smaller vessels within the body. A torn aorta many times, is a very severe medical condition in which the aorta becomes severed, hence causing major internal bleeding, and if not quickly corrected, ultimately death.
Aorta is minimally tor?
This sounds like an aortic dissection, and should be taken care of asap. If you mean that your aorta is torn minimally. It can be repaired, but if left alone will cause death in the soon to not too distant future, depending on the size of the tear.
Can a torn aorta be repaired?
Mu husband had a new heart valve replaced 8 yrs ago. His aorta has been stretching. Is there a minimal invasive surgery available he is 82 yrs. Old. Reviesul@gmail.com
What is a separating aorta?
"Separating aorta" might refer to an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a life-threatening aortic condition in which the inner layer of the aorta is torn. This causes blood to collect in the space between the two layers. This blocks blood flow, causes the tear to enlarge and weakens the outer wall of the aorta, which can lead to this wall rupturing. Medical attention at a center specializing in aortic disease should be sought immediately for suspected aortic dissection.
What type of surgery did mike have friend of Matt roloff?
Mike Detjen died June 5, 2008 during a 5 our surgery to repair a torn aorta. The surgery is called an Aortic Dissection.
What are the four principle divisions of the aorta?
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
What is an abnormal aorta?
an aorta which is not normal ,it can be aneurysm coarctation aorta and etc....
A congenital narrowing of the aorta is known as?
coarctation of the aorta
What date did Mike from little people big world die?
Mike from ''Little People, Big World'', he died of a torn aorta on June 5, 2008
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.
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 .
