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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
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 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.
Which gender shows the coccyx pointed inferiorly?
Both sexes have an inferiorly pointed coccyx.
What is parenchymal calcification?
parenchymal calcification
Can punctuate calcification disappear in pancreas?
It is unlikely that the calcification will disappear.
What is the clinical significance of calcification?
There is a great clinical significance of calcification. Calcification can lead to things like kidney stones that are very painful.
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.
