Question 1

what is arterial femoral runoff  and what is involved. i have to under go this at the va on :     03/25/14i and was wondering.

Accepted Answer

Invasive exam: Not to be ugly, but if you don't understand this procedure before undergoing said procedure, you need more and better information from your md or find another md.

Question 2

can you tell me what "femoral pulses to exclude aortic coarctation" mean?

Accepted Answer

Coarctation: In coarctation of the aorta, femoral pulses are typically weak or absent with lower blood pressure in the lower extremities. Palpation of femoral pulses does not exclude this diagnosis though; i.e. Pulses are not always absent in aortic coarctation.

Question 3

how does a doctor check femoral pulses for aortic coarctation?

Accepted Answer

Using fingers:: During a physical exam, the doctor may find that a person with a coarctation has higher blood pressure in the arms than in the legs. The doctor also might hear a heart murmur or notice that the pulses felt in the groin area or on the feet are weak or even absent.

Question 4

how is a ct angiogram aorta and bilateral iliofemoral runoff performed?

Accepted Answer

CT angiogram: Here is a link to patient information regarding the procedure http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/publication/download/information-for-patients-having-a-ct-coronary-angiogram-35-0-26/. Good luck.

Question 5

what is slight unfolding of aorta?

Accepted Answer

Xray: This is a chest xray appearance of a widening of the normal aortic arch curve in the superior thorax. It does not necessarily have pathologic import though it is often seen in older patients and those with hypertension and atherosclerotic disease.

Question 6

what is the normal psi of your aorta?

Accepted Answer

2-3.5 PSI: Pressure in the aorta is measured in mm of mercury, or mmhg. To convert to psi, divide normal aortic pressure of 100-180 mmhg by 10 to get cmhg, then use any simple conversion chart or app. It works out to 1.9 to 3.5 psi. Curious as to why you would want to know this though?

Question 7

what are the major causes of unfolding of the aorta?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Intima disorders of sorta and bicuspid aortic valve ...May need a cardiology consult and echo.

Question 8

what causes a mildly ectatic aorta?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

is coarectation if the aorta severe?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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What is arterial femoral runoff and what is involved. i have to under go this at the va on : 03/25/14i and was wondering.

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How does a doctor check femoral pulses for aortic coarctation?

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How is a ct angiogram aorta and bilateral iliofemoral runoff performed?

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