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What is calcification of the abdominal aorta?
This means there is plaque in the aorta from atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries." The usual causes are: smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, diet high in saturated fats, family history of premature heart disease and age. If there is calcification in the aorta it probably means there is calcification, or at least plaque elsewhere in the body. The heart, the carotid arteries and the leg arteries. These can lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, respectively.
What is the name of the artery passing inferiorly from the base of the ascending aorta and following the course of the sulcus between the right auricle and the right ventricle?
Left Pulmonary Artery
A congenital narrowing of the aorta is known as?
coarctation of the aorta
What is an abnormal aorta?
an aorta which is not normal ,it can be aneurysm coarctation aorta and etc....
What comes first the arterioles or the aorta?
aorta
What aorta turns inferiorly behind the heart?
The descending aorta.The aorta is divided in ascending, aortic arch, descending, thoracic, and abdominal.
What is calcification of the abdominal aorta?
This means there is plaque in the aorta from atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries." The usual causes are: smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, diet high in saturated fats, family history of premature heart disease and age. If there is calcification in the aorta it probably means there is calcification, or at least plaque elsewhere in the body. The heart, the carotid arteries and the leg arteries. These can lead to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, respectively.
Is atherosclerotic calcification of the aorta dangerous?
Hypoxia is cause. If untreated a condition of anoxia may appear killing the person
What is the name of the artery passing inferiorly from the base of the ascending aorta and following the course of the sulcus between the right auricle and the right ventricle?
Left Pulmonary Artery
What does the aorta is dilated tortuous and calcified?
Calcification of the non aneurysmal aorta means that a plaque like substance has built up on the artery wall. This may or may not be a serious medical problem. Only a medical professional will be able to know for sure.
Does inferiorly mean forward?
"Inferiorly " is not a word. 'Inferiority' is a lack of self-worth.
What curves anteriorly and inferiorly from the clavicle?
The sternocleidomastoid muscle curves anteriorly and inferiorly from the clavicle.
What is abdominal aortais normal in caliber with prominent vascular calcification?
An abdominal aorta that is normal in caliber with prominent vascular calcification indicates the presence of atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque in the artery walls. This condition can increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. Regular monitoring and lifestyle modifications are important to manage this condition effectively.
Can punctuate calcification disappear in pancreas?
It is unlikely that the calcification will disappear.
What is calcification of the thoracic?
The phrase "calcification of the thoracic" is incomplete. There a missing word after "thoracic."
Does the apex of the heart point inferiorly or superiorly?
The apex is the lowest part of the heart, and is formed by the most inferior part of the left ventricle. So to answer your question, inferiorly.
Turning the palms posterior or inferiorly is referred to as?
Pronation
