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Arterial tortuosity
Arterial tortuosity is a condition in which an artery has become twisted (tortuous) and usually longer than normal, when compared to the size/shape of the same artery in normal average people. The elongation and tortuosity may or may not cause symptoms, but some disease conditions can cause elongated, tortuous arteries.
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What is the definition or description of: Arterial tortuosity?
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Could hereditary retinal artery tortuosity be cured?
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Please tell me, could hereditary retinal artery tortuosity be cured?
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Can hereditary retinal artery tortuosity be cured? Can any docs explain?
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A 61-year old female asked:
I had an angiogram of head and neck. It was discovered when going in I had severe Tortuosity of innominate artery but they were still able to do it. What causes severe Tortuosity of innominate artery? Is it dangerous?
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A 61-year old female asked:
I had an angiogram of head and neck. Upon entering I had severe tortuosity of the innominate artery but they were able to do this procedure. Dr never mentioned it. Could this mean I could have a future vascular problem? Is this normal? Or indicate?
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A 69-year old asked:
What is tortuosity of the basilar artery and the basilar artery impresses upon the lower brain stem.?
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A 61-year old female asked:
Hello doctor, I went through my brain angiography report. It said in report multiple attempts were made to catheterize innominate artery because of severe tortuosity of the innominate artery. But Dr was able to do. Is this something serious?
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A 54-year old female asked:
I have pulsatile tinnitus in left ear, and significant tortuosity of the left upper internal carotid artery below the skull base. Is there a cure?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is mild retinal vascular tortuosity?
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A 60-year old female asked:
What is tortuosity of colon?
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A 38-year old asked:
What does tortuosity of the thoratic aorta mean?
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What is tortuosity of the thoratic aorta? Is it serious?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Is optic nerve tortuosity associated with hydrocephalus?
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A 33-year old asked:
What does tortuosity found in colonoscopy mean?
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A 41-year old male asked:
Mild vertebrobasilar tortuosity seen. Is this common ?
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In my colonoscopy report it states found 2polyps in transverse colon & tortuosity of the colon.should I worry?
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A 57-year old female asked:
Heart enlarged tortuosity of the thoracic aorta ?
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A 48-year old female asked:
Can you define vascular sclerosis and venous dilation and tortuosity on fundus exam? What does that actually mean?
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A 21-year old female asked about a 17-year old female:
What is the meaning of "bilteral optic nerve tortuosity" on an MRI report? The doctor didn't mention it at all during the appointment. Is it of any concern?
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A 73-year old female asked:
Colonoscopy was done only found mild diverticulosis and tortuosity now I am supposed to get ultra sound for the right upper quadrant what could be the reason for this?
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A 41-year old male asked:
CTA results any of this concerning ? Mild vertebrobasilar tortuosity seen. Slightly small caliber vertebral and basilar arteries seen and there is prominent caliber left posterior cerebral arteries seen with slightly small caliber P1?
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A 57-year old female asked:
I have been having problems with double vision, headaches and vertigo. MRI showed Vascular Tortuosity. Tortuosity of the vertevrovasilar junction of the atheromatous. Along with Mild asymmetry of the ventricular system with right predominance?
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A female asked:
Had a chest xray recently to find the reason for shoulder pain. The chest ray showed tortuosity of the Thoracic aorta, this was three weeks ago and ha?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I'm 38, healthy & had a CT scan w/ contrast for a headache. They said my test was perfect but later I saw the result on MyChart that said, "There is mild tortuosity and irregularity consistent with mild cerebral vascular disease" Should I be worried?
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A 61-year old female asked:
My recent chest x Ray said atherosclerotic tortuosity of aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta. Is this of any concern.
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A 65-year old female asked about a 60-year old male:
Dilation of eyes showed rt arterioles narrower than lt; rt venules much more tortuosity than left. Optometrist advised carotid doppler to rule out potential for stroke. Have appt w/ PCP on Monday...what should I do in the meantime to prevent stroke?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Are PCO2 and PaCO2 interchangeable? I understand PaCO2 to denote arterial measurement. But what is the difference if any?
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What is arterial angiopathy?
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