Question 1

tortuous aorta symptoms?

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Depends on severity: A twisted or distorted aorta can cause blood flow to be blocked from the narrowing of the aorta.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of a tortuous aorta?

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Tortuosity aorta: Usually has no symptoms specific to tortuosity.

Question 3

i need to know what is tortuous aorta and what are its implications?

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Twisty: Tortuous simply implies that the aorta, which is usually runs a straight back from the upper chest through the belly, makes a lot of twists and turns.  Tortuosity of the aorta, by itself, has few implications in health or disease.

Question 4

is having a tortuous aorta worse than developing a aaa?

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No: A tortuous aorta is not the same as an aaa. A tortuous aorta means it has become longer and is twisted like a winding road. An AAA or abdominal aortic aneurysm is where there is a focal dilation in the aorta such as a weakness or ballooning of the aorta. An AAA needs to be monitored in case it grows and needs to be fixed before it bursts.

Question 5

what causes a tortuous aorta?

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Tortuous aorta: Usually implies atherosclerotic or other degenerative vascular disease.

Question 6

can tortuous aorta dangerous?

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No: It's a sign of aging - it's not any more dangerous than getting older is.

Question 7

what are the implications of a tortuous aorta?

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Tortuous aorta: Usually implies atherosclerotic or other degenerative vascular disease.

Question 8

what does a tortuous aorta mean? how is it treated?

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Maybe a warning: A tortuous aorta is one that is not straight( the normal condition ) but does not contain and aneurysm. This may occur  normally in older people or those with long standing hypertension. 
It may also occur in younger people who have abnormal composition of their artery walls. In this circumstance it may be a warning of increased risk of aneurysm in the future
.By itself it is of no consequence

Question 9

what kinds of doctors can treat a tortuous aorta?

Accepted Answer

Tortuous aorta: We don't usually specifically treat a tortuous aorta. Doctors who might relate are GP, Internist, Cardiologist

Question 10

is it possible that the drug zyprexa (olanzapine) cause a tortuous aorta?

Accepted Answer

No: Zyprexa (olanzapine) has many potential side effects. Aortic tortuosity isn't one of them.

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