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There are several reasons an aorta could be enlarged. Significant ones include hypertension, diseases of elastic tissue (including Marfan's syndrome), and syphilitic aortitis (due to long-standing infection with syphilis)
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What is the name of the aorta as it travels through the chest?
descending aorta
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.
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 is the name of the aorta as it travels through the chest?
descending aorta
How big is social networking?
Very Very Inlarged
What kind of mirror can form an inlarged image?
CONVEX
What does unremarkable aorta mean?
The term 'unremarkable' when used in medical terminology refers to nothing out of the ordinary. The term unremarkable aorta on an MRI reading would mean there is nothing to be concerned about with the aorta, there is nothing out of the ordinary.
How many bones do a god have?
a god still has 206 bones they are just inlarged
Swollen palatine tonsils may interfere with?
Swallowing or breathing. Depending how inlarged they are.
What causes aortic dissection?
Aortic dissection is caused by a deterioration of the inner lining of the aorta.
What does the expression an aorta of evidence mean?
Probably an Iota of evidence. The smallest amount of evidence. The Aorta is the largest artery leading from the Heart.
What does it mean mildly tortuous thoracic aorta?
You could take it to mean a mildly twisted aorta. Do more research though.
What does the term aortostenosis mean?
Aortostenosis means narrowing of the aorta.
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 does asending mean?
Ascending simply means that "x" originates at a lower point than it terminates. For example, the ascending aorta starts from the left ventricle and ends at the arch of the aorta. The left ventricle is inferior to the arch of the aorta, thus that portion of the aorta is considered ascending.
