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The aorta (; from Greek ἀορτή - aortē, from ἀείρω - aeirō I lift, raise ) is the largest artery in the body , originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it branches off into two smaller arteries (the common iliacs ). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation .
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13 Online Doctor Chat
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Dissection of ascending aorta,no pulse. Heroic measures needed?
my wife suffered a dissection of the ascending aorta, and had no pulse. I was asked if I wanted heroic measures attempted. I said no. Was I correct.
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Have Rheumatoid Arthiritis. Have had x-ray showing unfolding of aorta. Can it be pulmonary TB?
HI - I have had an x-ray showing unfolding of thre aorta. My chest x-ray three weeks ago did not mention this. I have Rheumatoid Arthiritis. Shld I be worried about pulmonary TB?
Answered by Dr. Joan F. Tryzelaar, Cardiac Surgeon
What does mild aneurysmal dilation of the ascending throacic aorta mean?
Hi, A recent MRI noted that there is a mild aneurysmal dilation of the ascending throacic aorta that measures 3.4 cm in diameter. There is also a 1.9 cm enlarged nonspecific right axillary lymph node. Can you...
Answered by Dr. (Prof.) Subroto Mandal, Cardiologist, Interventional
Pregnant. What is the cause of increased impedance in middle cerebral, umbilical and uterine arteries?
Hi. my wife is 32 week 4 days pregnant and we have got the obs Doppler done recently. The feta tone, breathing and movement shows normal. FHR =146 bpm. Placenta is anterior, upper segment grade II-III. Cervical length...
Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR, OBGYN
Decrease in weight reduces aortic root diameter? Echo showed aortic root dilating. Investigate further?
Dear Doctor, Guide- Does with decrease in weight Aortic root diameter reduces, means present weight of person is 108 kg, aged 53 years. Echo dated 03 April 2012 shows Aortic root dilated showing LA diam 40 mm, Ao diam 43 mm, Ao Asc 37 mm,...
Answered by Dr. Shanthi.E, General & Family Physician
Echo reports showed dilated aortic report. What does it mean? Being over weight will harm?
Dear Doctor, Guide me for following- In my latest Echo reports shows that Aortic Root was dilated, LA diam shows 40mm, Ao Diam 43 mm, Ao asc 37 mm, however report says image quality was poor, what does this mean, in my previous Echo dated...
Answered by Dr. Shanthi.E, General & Family Physician
CABG surgery permormed for abnormal LCA. Severe back and abdomen ache. ECG,blood tests normal. What can be the cause of bodyache?
My Wife(29 yrs old) had a CABG surgery 2 years back and she is quite fine now. The CABG was performaed to remove the abnormality of LCA which was originated from right and passing between Aorta and Pulmonary artery. Also it was narrow at the...
Answered by Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
What are the risk factors for the development of aortic aneurysm in a child?
What it the likely hood that a 16 year will get an aortic aneurysm?
Answered by Dr. Pankaj Malhan, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Online Doctor Chat (13) - Aorta

Abdominal pulsations
Doctor : Hi User : ii have a pulse in my stomach above my belly button, do u kno wot this is? Doctor : pulse means? User : heartbeat User : kinda of Doctor : yes this is the transmitted aorta pulsation Doctor : it is visible in some...
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Complications of arterial puncture
User : doctor Doctor : HI Doctor : how can i help u? User : i have a complication of an arterial punction Doctor : ok User : an arterial puncture User : that has been done in the wirst Doctor : ohh ok Doctor : ok User : i have a red/grey...
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Problems associated with Marfan Syndrome
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Recovery from the surgery for Aortic aneurism
User : Hi ~ My grandmother had surgery on Monday afternoon for an Aortic Anurism in her abdomen. Monday evening she had a secondary surgery for a tear in her Aorta (not related to the surgery) and to bypass a blood clot that formed in her leg. ...
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Surgery or medicines for aortic regurgitation
Doctor : hi Doctor : how can i help you? User : Hello doctor User : I wanted to know about a good cardilogist in bangalore User : it is regarding my father Doctor : ok Doctor : you can find that in our website page Doctor : you...
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Public Forum (48) - Aorta

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question of an aorta anerism, please suggest me
If a person has an aorta anerism twice as big as an egg is it possible for it to shrink over a period of time. Thank you for your answers.
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My relation has a tear in aorta - is it possible ?
My relation has a tear in aorta - is it possible for this to heal itself and how ?
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How this is possible and what are the causes of hole in aorta vein ?
My best friend daughter just died of a diagnosed hole in the aorta vein ? She died last week, she was 25 years old and never did drugs . But in the last 2 years she suffered of problems with her kidneys and then she was OK. She stop breathing and never respond to the paramedics and took her to he hospital and everything was in vain and she died....
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Can you get cancer in the part of your aorta?
can you get cancer in the part of your aorta that is closest to your heart? can you get cancer in the part of your aorta that is closest to your heart?
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My Aorta was missing since I born
When I was born my Aorta was missing. I think is that right ?
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How long can someone live with a clogged aorta ?
How long can someone live with a clogged aorta?
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How long can a person live with infected aorta valve?
how long can you live with a leaky and infected aorta valve? how long can you live with a leaky and infected aorta valve?
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Hello, can you guys please tell me about some of these deseases ?
Hello....can you guys please tell me about some of these deseases? Hello....can you guys please tell me about some of these deseases? like, problems occur, prevention or ways to cure? -Coronary Artery heart disease -Abnormal Heart Rhythms heart disease -Heart disease - Heart Failure - Congenital Heart Disease -Cardiomyopathies heart disease -...
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Scan shows congenital heart disease. Need opinion
SITUS SOLITUS S, D, S SVC AND IVC DRAINING TO RA TWO ATRIA 18mm OSTIUM SECUNDUM ASD WITH L- R SHUNT TWO ATRIOVENTRICULAR VALVES TWO VENTRICLES INTER VENTRICULAR SEPTUM INTACT NORMAL BIVENTRICULAR FUNCTION VENTRICULO ARTERIAL CONCORDANCE AORTIC AND PULMONARY VALUES NORMAL NORMALLY RELATED GREAT ARTERIES NO PDA/COARCTATION LEFT AORTIC ARCH MILD...
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Smoker, underwent Triple A aorta surgery, 5 hear stunts inserted. Quit smoking. Healthy now. Average expectancy of life?
Yes, I am 64 yr old and had a Triple A aorta surical op in oct. 2011 Some Wake-up bowel complications etc. but very slowly over 2012 fully recovered. Also have 5 heart stents inserted over last 4 yrs. & was a 20 a day smoker for 40 yrs Stopped smoking since AAA & eat healthy, weight 15 stone ( 210 lbs ) 6ft-2 tall My question is ; What is norm /...
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