Question 1

what does tortuous calcified aorta mean?

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Arteriosclerosis: This is the radiographic hallmark of arterioscleroisis as seen on a chest x-ray. It would be most unusual in a 38 year old so i assume this doesn't apply to you?

Question 2

i am a 58 yo female w/a tortuous calcified aorta showing on my back x-ray should i be concerned??

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Talk with your doc: Those findings most likely indicate some atherosclerosis in the aorta and you should follow up with your doctor for possible imaging such as a CT Angio of the aorta.

Question 3

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 4

what causes a tortuous aorta?

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

Question 5

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 6

what are the symptoms of a tortuous aorta?

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Tortuosity aorta: Usually has no symptoms specific to tortuosity.

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

please tell me what does a tortuous aorta mean?

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

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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