Usually the aorta doesn't rupture without prior weakening. Either the artery has a weak wall to start with (due to genetic defects in connective tissue and the like) or it has a normal wall but acquired factors such as cholesterol deposition may weaken them. Once the wall is weak, the artery dilates into what is known as an aneurysm, which then ruptures under high blood pressure or slight physical trauma such as a punch to the chest or the abdomen.
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, and is responsible for distribution to smaller vessels within the body. A torn aorta many times, is a very severe medical condition in which the aorta becomes severed, hence causing major internal bleeding, and if not quickly corrected, ultimately death.
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.
Yes, a torn aorta can be repaired through various surgical techniques such as open surgery or endovascular stent graft placement. The type of repair depends on the location and severity of the tear. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention are crucial for a successful outcome.
Mike Detjen died June 5, 2008 during a 5 our surgery to repair a torn aorta. The surgery is called an Aortic Dissection.
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
The diaphragm divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta above the diaphragm and an inferior abdominal aorta below the diaphragm.
coarctation of the aorta
an aorta which is not normal ,it can be aneurysm coarctation aorta and etc....
Mike from ''Little People, Big World'', he died of a torn aorta on June 5, 2008
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.
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
Ascending aorta, arch of aorta and the descending aorta are located in your thoracic cavity.