an aorta which is not normal ,it can be aneurysm coarctation aorta and etc....
An atheromatous aortic knob refers to the aorta appearing as though it has thickened. The thickening is usually because of fatty and calcium deposits.
This weak spot is called an aneurysm. In the aorta it is called an aortic aneurysm.
The codes are: 35082 - for ruptured aneurysm, abdominal aorta, for similar procedures (35001-35152).
441.4 Look for Aneurysm/Abdominal Aorta
an aneurysm of the aorta
An aortic aneurysm represents an underlying weakness in the wall of the aorta. If it ruptures it causes severe pain; massive internal hemmorage and, without prompt treatment, results in a quick death. A digital artery aneurysm is very rare. This is an aneurysm of one of your fingers. It can be treated with surgery and is not fatal.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm which is an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
According to the Mayo Clinic, surgery for an aortic aneurysm depends on where the aneurysm is and how fast it is growing. If it's a slow growing aneurysm, the doctor might choose to simply wait and see how the aneurysm is progressing as it might not require surgery at all. If it is a fast growing aneurysm, the doctor would prefer to plan a surgery in advance but will perform an emergency surgery if the aneurysm is in danger of bursting.
An atheromatous aortic knob refers to the aorta appearing as though it has thickened. The thickening is usually because of fatty and calcium deposits.
An aneurysm is a ballooned, weakened arterial wall.
An aortalgia is an instance of pain caused by an aneurysm or similar condition of the aorta.