Question 1

what does tortuosity of the thoratic aorta mean?

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Aorta: A tortuous aorta may have no symptoms. If there are symptoms they generally relate to obstructed blood flow related to the tortuosity. The symptom would depend on what wasn't getting good flow or perhaps some compression caused in adjacent organ by the tortuosity.

Question 2

what is tortuosity of the thoratic aorta? is it serious?

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Tortuous aorta: it means the aorta is twisting slightly rather than following a straight course through the chest. It is not a reason to be worried.

Question 3

heart enlarged tortuosity of the thoracic aorta ?

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See a doctor: Enlarged heart and tortuous aorta could be serious like Aortic aneurysm. Please see a doctor.

Question 4

had a chest xray recently to find the reason for shoulder pain. the chest ray showed tortuosity of the thoracic aorta, this was three weeks ago and ha?

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Doubt cause of pain: I doubt that the tortuosity of the Thoracic aorta is the cause  of the shoulder  pain. Would ask your physician to see a rheumatologist. Bursitis/Tendonitis is the most  common cause. Try some heat  or have your physician evaluae this and see physicial therapy

Question 5

my recent chest x ray said atherosclerotic tortuosity of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta. is this of any concern.

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FURTHER W/U NEEDED: Usually the thoracic aorta will dilate slowly with age. If it is apparent already you need a determination of the size. A thoracic echo and possible TEE. To evaluate thoracic anatomy. And an abdominal US to evaluate abdominal aorta. Then consult  a surgeon for further recommendations as needed. You will need to monitor your blood pressure and keep it under tight control .

Question 6

what is mild retinal vascular tortuosity?

Accepted Answer

Benign: Tortuosity of the blood vessels in the retina. An incidental finding of no consequence.

Question 7

mild vertebrobasilar tortuosity seen. is this common ?

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: Not an uncommon, or unusual observation, and unlikely this represents any reason for concern, but if this does worry you, have a discussion with the radiologist regarding the significance of this finding

Question 8

colonoscopy was done only found mild diverticulosis and tortuosity now i am supposed to get ultra sound for the right upper quadrant what could be the reason for this?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder: They are checking to see if your gallbladder has stones- if it does that may explain your pain.

Question 9

cta results any of this concerning ? mild vertebrobasilar tortuosity seen. slightly small caliber vertebral and basilar arteries seen and there is prominent caliber left posterior cerebral arteries seen with slightly small caliber p1?

Accepted Answer

: The report should be taken as reassuring, as this merely details congenital variations in blood vessel size, and does not indicate the presence of a pathological entity.

Question 10

i have been having problems with double vision, headaches and vertigo.  mri showed vascular tortuosity.  tortuosity of the vertevrovasilar junction of the atheromatous.  along with mild asymmetry of the ventricular system with right predominance?

Accepted Answer

: None of  those findings have any direct correspondence to your symptoms.  An MR Angiogram may help to determine if there are any significant vascular stenosis. The rest of those findings are  nonspecific and usually not important.

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Heart enlarged tortuosity of the thoracic aorta ?

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Had a chest xray recently to find the reason for shoulder pain. the chest ray showed tortuosity of the thoracic aorta, this was three weeks ago and ha?

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My recent chest x ray said atherosclerotic tortuosity of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta. is this of any concern.

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What is mild retinal vascular tortuosity?

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Mild vertebrobasilar tortuosity seen. is this common ?

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Colonoscopy was done only found mild diverticulosis and tortuosity now i am supposed to get ultra sound for the right upper quadrant what could be the reason for this?

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Cta results any of this concerning ? mild vertebrobasilar tortuosity seen. slightly small caliber vertebral and basilar arteries seen and there is prominent caliber left posterior cerebral arteries seen with slightly small caliber p1?

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I have been having problems with double vision, headaches and vertigo. mri showed vascular tortuosity. tortuosity of the vertevrovasilar junction of the atheromatous. along with mild asymmetry of the ventricular system with right predominance?

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