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Got the first time in my xray result that i have tortuous aorta.. is this condition alarming ? what medications are usually administered. im 54 yo mal
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It means: the course of the aorta twists/turns more than normal. It is usually relatively straight. This is a fairly common finding as we age. There is no treatment per se, it is usually asymptomatic and an incidental finding on imaging. However, it could be a sign of atherosclerosis and/or hypertension, so talk to your doc.
Answered 6/18/2018
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