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Mild aortic ectasia is a mild enlargement of the aorta. This enlargement is under 1.5 times the normal aortic size, however it can be very serious. If it is caught in time, however, surgical repair is very effective.
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What is ectatic ascending aorta?
If its dilated up to 3 cm, seems to be a precursor condition to distended (swollen) condition which is a precursor to a ruptured aorta Usually occurs in the descending (or abdominal) aorta.
What is the diameter of the distal abdominal aorta?
25mm
How is dural ectasia treated?
Dural ectasia can be distinguished from other causes of back pain on an MRI. Mild cases are usually not treated. Medication or spinal shunting to remove some of the spinal fluid are used to treat severe cases.
In which region of the nephron does secretion occur?
The distal tubule
Is the ankle proximal or distal to the hip?
Distal
What is mild ectasia of the abdominal aorta?
Ectasia of the abdominal aorta is when the aorta (the large artery in the body that brings fresh blood from the heart to the rest of the body) in the abdomen (area of the body below the chest and above the waist and holds body organs like the stomach and bowels) is dilated or enlarged. Mild ectasia is a reference term to describe how big the dilation of the aorta in the abdomen is.
What is ectatic ascending aorta?
If its dilated up to 3 cm, seems to be a precursor condition to distended (swollen) condition which is a precursor to a ruptured aorta Usually occurs in the descending (or abdominal) aorta.
What is the diameter of the distal abdominal aorta?
25mm
What is mild distal quadriceps tendinopathy?
mild -- not too bad distal -- at the far end quadripceps - muscle at the front of the thigh tendinopathy - disease of the tendon
The distal end of the abdominal aorta splits or bifurcate into?
The abdominal aorta splits at about the lumbosacral joint into two common iliac arteries.
How is dural ectasia treated?
Dural ectasia can be distinguished from other causes of back pain on an MRI. Mild cases are usually not treated. Medication or spinal shunting to remove some of the spinal fluid are used to treat severe cases.
Is mild unfolding of the aorta dangerous?
From GP notebook this can be an insignificant radiographic finding in older people.
What are the 4 parts of the aorta?
The aorta consists of : the ascending aorta, the arch of the aorta, the thoracic portion of the descending aorta, and the abdominal portion of the 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 mild pelvicalyceal system prominence on the left side with prominent left upper ureter?
mild prominence of pcs no left side with prominent upper ureter distal ureter suboptimally seen
What discomfort is caused from dural ectasia?
In most cases, dural ectasia occurs in the lower spine, producing low back ache, a burning feeling, or numbness or weakness in the legs.
In which region of the nephron does secretion occur?
The distal tubule
