Question 1

what is (co ation) i think that's how it's spelled of the aorta?

Accepted Answer

Co arctation of aort: Read this:

http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/coarctation-of-the-aorta/basics/definition/con-20031772.

Question 2

why does the aorta pulse?

Accepted Answer

Because heart pumps: Aorta is the largest artery in the body. It carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The heart pushes the blood into the aorta by contracting and then relaxes to receive blood. After filling up the heart pumps the blood again into the aorta- and this contraction and relaxation of the heart causes a pulse which can be felt in aorta &amp; all arteries.

Question 3

how can you measure aorta size?

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Ultrasound: Ultrasound is the easiest, safest, and least expensive.  Aorta size can also be measured with cross-sectional imaging, such as a ct scan or mr.  Finally, we can measure aorta size during invasive angiography or heart catheterization.

Question 4

is a cyst on the aorta dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: A cyst on the aorta is not a medical condition, unless you mean aneurysm. If you are asking about aneurysm, it depends on the location, size and etiology of aneurysm.

Question 5

what causes a mildly ectatic aorta?

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A few: Hypertension , atherosclerosis , or genetics. Usually treating risk factors are enough along with surveilence

Question 6

is coarectation if the aorta severe?

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Coarctation of aorta: Coarctation of the aorta (coa) is a relatively common defect that accounts for 5-8% of all congenital heart defects. The diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta may be missed and diagnosis is often delayed until the patient develops congestive heart failure (chf), which is common in infants, or hypertension, which is common in older children. Coa is a lifelong disease with a guarded prognosis.

Question 7

what kind of tumors grow on the aorta?

Accepted Answer

Mostly sarcomas: While rare, tumors of aorta do occur in both  thoracic  and abdominal aorta  with equal frequency.. Histologically, sarcomas constitute the majority of primary aortic tumors, with the malignant fibrous histiocytoma subtype being most common. They arise in the intima and grow along the intimal surface and into aortic lumen forming  polypoid masses  but tend to not invade the aortic wall.

Question 8

can my swollen aorta be shrunk in any way??

Accepted Answer

Not sure: what you mean by swollen aorta.  Do you have an aneurysm?  They cannot be shrunk...if they are large enough to require intervention, the treatment is usually endovascular stenting or surgical repair.

Question 9

what causes an enlarged aorta? is it fatal?

Accepted Answer

Few things: High blood pressure, a congenital condition like Marfan syndrome, or structural heart disease like having a bicuspid valve or aortic regurgitation. It can be fatal if the aorta gets beyond a certain size. There is debate and each patient is different, but most surgeons would elect to replace an aorta that is bigger than about 50-52 mm in diamter.

Question 10

what does atheromatous aorta mean medically?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol plaque: It means the aorta has some cholesterol plaques on it.  When noted on a x-ray or ct scan, this typically means that some calcified plaques are present on the films.  Usually this is managed through cholesterol medication.

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