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I was diagnosed with tortuous and atherosclerotic thoracic aorta. what is that in layman talk?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Interpretation : Tortuous = twisted. Atherosclerotic = cholesterol laden. Thoracic = chest. Aorta = major blood vessel from heart to internal organs & extremities.

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Answered 5/16/2019

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