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This means that your aorta, which is the largest artery in the body, has thickened and contains deposits of cholesterol on its linings. This is a normal process in aging, or if seen earlier, is due to cholesterol plaque deposition, also describe as
Fatty deposits on the inner walls of the aorta, which is the largest artery of the body carrying blood away from the heart. This narrows the passageway, and can become mineralized and hardened, as in hardening of arteries, or arteriosclerosis.
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What is aortic distension?
An expansion of the aortic vein
What is the definition of Coarse adjustment?
The coarse adjustment knob elevates the microscope's stage up and down quickly. The fine adjustment knob does the same thing but more slowly and accurately. In other words, the fine adjustment knob should require more revolutions to elevate the stage as much as the coarse adj. knob does.
What event results in the pressure deflection called the dicrotic notch?
When the aortic semilunar valve snaps shut, a momentary increase in the aortic pressure results from the elastic recoil of the aorta after valve closure.
What is a separating aorta?
"Separating aorta" might refer to an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a life-threatening aortic condition in which the inner layer of the aorta is torn. This causes blood to collect in the space between the two layers. This blocks blood flow, causes the tear to enlarge and weakens the outer wall of the aorta, which can lead to this wall rupturing. Medical attention at a center specializing in aortic disease should be sought immediately for suspected aortic dissection.
What is dilated aorta?
A dilated aorta is an aorta that is wider than normal. This is indicative of an aortic aneurysm, or a bulging of the aorta due to a weakening in the walls of the aorta. Aortic aneurysms are dangerous because they can cause the walls of the aorta to tear--aortic dissection--or rupture completely, leading to severe internal bleeding. Aortic aneurysms are repaired with surgery, but can sometimes be monitored to avoid or delay surgery. Because of the life-threatening risks associated with aortic aneurysm, medical consultation should be sought.
What is atheromatous aortic knob?
An atheromatous aortic knob refers to the aorta appearing as though it has thickened. The thickening is usually because of fatty and calcium deposits.
What is aortic knob?
An atheromatous aortic knob refers to the aorta appearing as though it has thickened. The thickening is usually because of fatty and calcium deposits.
What does the acronym AAA mean?
The acronym AAA means Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
What is aortic dilation?
Aortic dilation is the widening of the aorta. This widening could be an aortic aneurysm.
What is aortic distension?
An expansion of the aortic vein
What is aortic torsion?
i have aortic torsion.What does it mean?
What does the name hermanus mean?
It means army man.
Why is it easier to push open a door with the knob not the hinges?
it is easier as the knob is further away from the pivot (hinges of door) . This means it has a greater turning effect
What happens when the aortic valve is 5.7cm?
Aortic stenosis
What is tortuous aortic arch?
It is an aortic arch with an aneurysm.
When is aortic valve replacement necessary?
Aortic valve replacement is necessary when the aortic valve has become diseased. The aortic valve can suffer from insufficiency (inability to perform adequately) or stenosis.
What heart valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta?
the aortic valveThe Aortic valveThe aortic semilunar valve lies between the left ventricle and the aorta.
