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Doctor insights on: Aorta

No such thing: A hernia is an abnormal protrusion of an organ through a defect -- this really can't happen with the aorta. An enlarged aorta may (incorrectly) be called a "hernia", but more appropriately that would be ectasia or an aneurysm. ...Read more

Thinning aorta: No it is not normal

Xray: This is a chest xray appearance of a widening of the normal aortic arch curve in the superior thorax. It does not necessarily have pathologic import though it is often seen in older patients and those with hypertension and atherosclerotic disease. ...Read more

Doesn't happen: Aortas don't get pinched. They can become aneurysmal, rupture, leak, become stenotic (develop "blockage"), tear, become infected, inflamed - but not pinched. ...Read more

2-3.5 PSI: Pressure in the aorta is measured in mm of mercury, or mmhg. To convert to psi, divide normal aortic pressure of 100-180 mmhg by 10 to get cmhg, then use any simple conversion chart or app. It works out to 1.9 to 3.5 psi. Curious as to why you would want to know this though? ...Read more

No: Person would be dead.

Aorta: The term uncoiling of the aorta refers to an appearance on the chest xray which looks like the aorta has untwisted and elongated as if it is an unwound coil of a spring. ...Read more

Cholesterol plaques: Atherosclerosis literally means "hardening of the arteries" which is caused by plaques or buildup of cholesterol along with immune cells and scar tissue inside the walls of blood vessels. This can occur in any blood vessel in the body, including the aorta, which is the large artery that delivers blood out to the body from the heart. ...Read more

Main artery: It's the largest and main artery coming of the left ventricle/heart. It gives branches to the heart, brain and all organs in the body. ...Read more

Cholesterol plaque: It means the aorta has some cholesterol plaques on it. When noted on a x-ray or ct scan, this typically means that some calcified plaques are present on the films. Usually this is managed through cholesterol medication. ...Read more

Through the: Actual aorta - very unlikely. If you are having
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Aorta: A large hole in the wall of the aorta would be fatal if not immediately closed. ...Read more

The main artery: The aorta is the largest artery in the body, leaving directly from the left ventricle of the heart to supply blood to the entire body. It is made of elastic tissue layers called "intima" and is subject to damage by high blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol, and inherited risk factors. ...Read more

ATHEROMATOUS AORTA: This means there are atheromatous changes seen on an imaging study which shows these changes in the aorta. It means the patient has atherosclerotic vascular disease. ...Read more

Surgery sometimes: That would depend on where is the tear and how much it compromises flow to vital organs. If the tear is within the first few inches of the aorta taking off from the heart, emergent surgery is needed. If the tear is further downstream and does not compromise flow to vital organs then it may be treated with medications for pain/high blood pressure and watchful waiting. ...Read more

Unlikely but possible: Any serious deceleration can cause traumatic disruption of the aorta. More commonly motor vehicle collisions, but I have seen a bicycle collision do it. ...Read more

Atherosclerosis: . Meaning tortuosity-?
As the tissue hardens they may extend and kink a bit. ...Read more

Exercise: Isometrics can cause large blood pressure swings which can increase the wall stress on the enlarged aorta. ...Read more

Not enlarged: An aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation or enlargement of your aorta. Yours is not, however, the fact that they described it in this way instad of "normal" makes me winder if they are seeing something, like plaque or calcification. Ask for more detail of the report. ...Read more

Aorta: It's possible for a blood pressure rise caused by heavy lifting to cause a tear in the aorta. This can be fatal. ...Read more

Depends: It depends on what part of the aorta, whether there are symptoms, what the absolute size is, what the size of the patient is, and the rapidity of enlargement (if known). Family history and presence of Marfan's or pregnancy matter too. ...Read more

Co arctation of aort: Read this:

http://www. Mayoclinic. Org/diseases-conditions/coarctation-of-the-aorta/basics/definition/con-20031772.

Not normal: It is not normal to have a hole in the aorta. If a hole is present, it would lead to internal bleeding. Occasionally, abnormal connections between aorta and other structures or blood vessels could be seen which may be contained and/or tolerated. Further detail is needed to answer this question. ...Read more

A simple: Ultrasound echo would easily examine your valve ...Read more

Aorta: I don't think you can find an answer for this one. Doing this research would be very difficult. The likelihood is the risk is low however. Those occassional bursts of 'extreme BP' would be more likely to cause other problems. I won't mention them as I suspect your anxiety would only transfer from the aorta to other things. ...Read more

After 6 months: Your profile says you're 34. What's up? ...Read more

Tortuous aorta: A tortuous aorta is not unusual at your age. Keep your blood pressure under control as you don't want any undue stress on the aorta. ...Read more

Because heart pumps: Aorta is the largest artery in the body. It carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The heart pushes the blood into the aorta by contracting and then relaxes to receive blood. After filling up the heart pumps the blood again into the aorta- and this contraction and relaxation of the heart causes a pulse which can be felt in aorta & all arteries. ...Read more

Ultrasound, but...: The two primary ways we measure the aorta is by ultrasound or ct scanning. Each modality has its pros and cons. While ultrasound is the preferred screening and first-line method of aortic imaging, one caveat to keep in mind is that it does tend to overestimate the size of the abdominal aorta and it is not practical for imaging of the thoracic aorta. Ct is more accurate though not cost-effective. ...Read more

Check with your doc: Typically the aorta does not develop cysts. The aorta, or main blood vessel leading from the heart to the neck, arms and abdomen / legs can develop an aneurysm or enlargement. This is not normal and can be dangerous if it gets too large.
There are several ways to image the aorta depending on what part of the body is involved including ultrasounds and ct scans. ...Read more

A few: Hypertension, atherosclerosis, or genetics. Usually treating risk factors are enough along with surveilence ...Read more

Coarctation of aorta: Coarctation of the aorta (coa) is a relatively common defect that accounts for 5-8% of all congenital heart defects. The diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta may be missed and diagnosis is often delayed until the patient develops congestive heart failure (chf), which is common in infants, or hypertension, which is common in older children. Coa is a lifelong disease with a guarded prognosis. ...Read more

Mostly sarcomas: While rare, tumors of aorta do occur in both thoracic and abdominal aorta with equal frequency. Histologically, sarcomas constitute the majority of primary aortic tumors, with the malignant fibrous histiocytoma subtype being most common. They arise in the intima and grow along the intimal surface and into aortic lumen forming polypoid masses but tend to not invade the aortic wall. ...Read more

Not sure: What you mean by swollen aorta. Do you have an aneurysm? They cannot be shrunk...if they are large enough to require intervention, the treatment is usually endovascular stenting or surgical repair. ...Read more

Few things: High blood pressure, a congenital condition like Marfan syndrome, or structural heart disease like having a bicuspid valve or aortic regurgitation. It can be fatal if the aorta gets beyond a certain size. There is debate and each patient is different, but most surgeons would elect to replace an aorta that is bigger than about 50-52 mm in diamter. ...Read more

Simply put: It doesn't.

Varies: Hypertension, aortic valve disease, genetic or hereditary causes, certain infectious and inflammatory diseases are among possible causes and risk factors for ascending aorta dilation and aneurysm. ...Read more

Atherosclerosis: Vegetarian type diet, regular aerobic exercise, blood pressure management and diabetic management if necessary, lipid control, not smoking and general medical care all are indicated to prevent future problems. ...Read more

Not easy!: A repeat aorto-bifemoral bypass is not an easy operation (for you or the surgeon). Is it really necessary? Exercise programs, smoking cessation etc. Didn't help? See if the older aorto-bifemoral bypass can be cleaned out and revised. ...Read more

Normal measurements: All measurements are well within normal range. ...Read more