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What causes a mildly ectatic aorta?
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A few: Hypertension , atherosclerosis , or genetics. Usually treating risk factors are enough along with surveilence
Answered 6/10/2021
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Ectasia : The most common cause is simple aging . Smokers also are more inclined to get ectasia that can worsen and form aneurysms.
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