Baylor College of Medicine4y
Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
An aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aorta may continue to further expand (dilate) or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the ...
Baylor College of Medicine4y
Ascending and Arch Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
An ascending or aortic arch aneurysm refers to ballooning out of the aorta which causes aortic wall weakening. The aortic wall may continue to expand or may remain unchanged, but close surveillance is ...
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The Anatomy and Function of the Abdominal Aorta
Problems with the abdominal aorta, such as an aneurysm—a bulging or weakened area in the artery wall—can cause symptoms like ...
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Study shows disturbed blood flow can damage the vessel wall in cases of aortic dilation
The paper is titled "Wall shear stress measured with 4D flow CMR correlates with biomarkers of inflammation and collagen synthesis in mild-to-moderate ascending aortic dilation and tricuspid ...
Healio9y
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
An ascending aortic aneurysm occurs when the aortic wall becomes weakened and enlarges. Many causes exist including atherosclerosis, hypertension and connective tissue disorders. There are no ...