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What is an aortic tear?
It is a tear in the wall of the aorta that causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aortaand force the layers apart.
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.
What is dilated aorta?
A dilated aorta is an aorta that is wider than normal. This is indicative of an aortic aneurysm, or a bulging of the aorta due to a weakening in the walls of the aorta. Aortic aneurysms are dangerous because they can cause the walls of the aorta to tear--aortic dissection--or rupture completely, leading to severe internal bleeding. Aortic aneurysms are repaired with surgery, but can sometimes be monitored to avoid or delay surgery. Because of the life-threatening risks associated with aortic aneurysm, medical consultation should be sought.
What are the four principle divisions of the aorta?
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
What divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta above the diaphragm and an inferior abdominal aorta below the diaphragm.
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 is a collapsed aorta?
A collapsed aorta, often referred to as aortic rupture or aortic dissection, occurs when there is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, causing blood to flow between the layers of the aortic wall. This condition can lead to a life-threatening situation, as it may result in severe internal bleeding or compromised blood flow to vital organs. Symptoms may include sudden, severe chest or back pain, and immediate medical attention is critical. Treatment typically involves surgical intervention to repair or replace the affected section of the aorta.
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.
In what portion is aorta divided?
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
What body cavity is the ascending aorta found?
Ascending aorta, arch of aorta and the descending aorta are located in your thoracic cavity.
From which major vessel do the coronary arteries arise?
Just outside the Left ventricle, in the aortic cusp.
