Question 1

what does it mean if you have a nonaneurysmal aorta?

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Not enlarged: An aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation or enlargement of your aorta.  Yours is not, however, the fact that they described it in this way instad of "normal" makes me winder if they are seeing something, like plaque or calcification.  Ask for more detail of the report.

Question 2

abdominal aortic is nonaneurysmal , what does this mean?

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Good: If an abdominal aortic ultrasound reported that the abdominal aorta was "nonaneurysmal", this means that there was no evidence of a widening (dilation or aneurysm) of the abdominal aorta (non-aneurysmal abdominal aorta). This test is done in selected individuals to evaluate for abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa), which can be life threatening if became too big.

Question 3

what is atherosclerotic calcification of the nonaneurysmal abdominal?

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: You have atherosclerosis ("hardening") of your aorta in your abdomen. There is no aneurysm (a balloon-like enlargement and weakness) and therefore little or no risk of rupturing, which is good. However, the atherosclerosis could be affecting other arteries, like coronary, carotid, or cerebral arteries with risks of heart attack or stroke. Ask your doctor if treatment is advised. Good luck.

Question 4

can calcified brain aneurysms rupture?

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Yes: Even if the aneurysm appears calcified on the ct scan, it frequently is not completely calcified. There usually is a portion of the wall that is not calcified and is a weak spot that can rupture. Thus, calcified aneurysms can lead to subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Question 5

is aortic aneurysm inherited?

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Depends: An aortic aneurysm can be the result of inherited conditions like marfan's syndrome. Conversley, aortic aneurysms may appear 'de novo' in those without a family history and only clinical risk factors such as atherosclerosis and hypertension. Since the relationship between genetics and environment is complex, if there is a family history one should always be extra vigilant and monitor.

Question 6

what is juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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Weakness: or bubble in either the distal sub renal aorta or actually on the renal artery, a branch of the abdominal aorta. It is important to document the size and get a vascular surgical consultation: size DOES matter in this case.

Question 7

what is atrial septal aneurysm?

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Bulge in wall : Just a bulge in the thin wall between the two small chambers of the heart.

Question 8

are aneurysm's hereditary?

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Not Mendelian: Not hereditary in the mendelian sense. Some families have higher incidence of aneurysms.  Cofactors such as hypertension, diet and smoking habits may play a role in this. Connective tissue disorders are hereditary and some of these are associated with aneurysms but this is an indirect effect. I do not routinely screen family members but a negative mra can be reassuring.

Question 9

what are cerebral aneurysms?

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Grapes on a vine: Cerebral aneurysms are out pouch rings of the blood vessels along their normal course. Blood vessels should generally resemble drinking straws which gradually taper as they reach their end. In aneurysms, the arteries bulge out, sometimes very prominently (looking much like grapes on a vine) and posing a substantial risk of rupture because of the stress this places on the vessel.

Question 10

what causes ascending aorta aneurysms?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Atherosclerosis
syphilis
hypertension
congenital and familial syndromes and collagen diseases marfan, ehlers danlos

all these entities are associated and there are theories of genetic flaws or ischemia of the wall etc.

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