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- Aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge that occurs in the wall of the body's main artery, called the aorta The aorta carries blood from the heart to the body Aortic aneurysms can occur anywhere in the aorta They may be tube shaped or round Aortic aneurysms include: Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Aortic valve disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aortic valve disease is a type of heart valve disease In this condition, the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery doesn't work properly The aortic valve helps keep blood flowing in the correct direction through the heart A damaged or diseased aortic valve can affect blood flow to the rest of the heart and body
- Aortic Aneurysm: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
An aortic aneurysm is a weak spot or bulge in the wall of the main artery taking blood from your heart to the rest of your body It can be located in your chest or abdomen
- Aortic Stenosis Overview - American Heart Association
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening and can sometimes be referred to as a failing heart valve Aortic stenosis restricts the blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta may also affect the pressure in the left atrium
- Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms, Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in your aorta, the large artery that carries blood from your heart through your chest and torso Aortic aneurysms can develop in your chest (thoracic) or abdomen
- Aortic valve stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aortic valve stenosis is a type of heart valve disease, also called valvular heart disease The aortic valve is between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery, called the aorta In aortic valve stenosis, the valve is narrowed and doesn't open fully
- Aortic disease | UW Health
Thankfully, aortic problems are rare but when they happen, they can be life-threatening In some cases, they are discovered randomly, such as when someone has a CT scan, MRI or ultrasound for another reason
- Aortic Aneurysm - What Is Aortic Aneurysm? | NHLBI, NIH
Aortic aneurysms are balloon-like bulges that occur in the aorta, the main artery carrying oxygen-rich blood to your body The aorta has thick walls that stand up to normal blood pressure However, certain medical problems, genetic conditions, and trauma can damage or weaken these walls
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