I am being watched for an enlarged ascending aorta . This was caused by years with a bicuspid aorta ... be related to the ascending aorta? ... View answer

does open heart surgery for aortic aneurism in ascending aorta result in cognitive difficulties? What is recovery time? What is risk? ... View answer

Hi, I'm a 49 yr old male who was diagnosed with BAV in 2000 and recently in XXXXXXX of this year with a 5.0 cm ascending aorta aneurysm . I'm 200 lbs and in good physical condition and also a ... View answer

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. ... View answer

My question relates to conflicting information I am getting relating to an ascending aorta at 4.0 .... Ascending aorta is at the upper limits of normal in caliber at 4.0 cm. Descending thoracic... View answer

ascending aorta aneurysm but on another line it says the size of my ascending aorta is 4.7cm. Is that a ... around 1cm based on the average size of a male ascending aorta being... View answer

trace a red blood cell from the ascending aorta through a capillary bed in the left knee, and back through the heart and lungs to the ascending aorta. at each step name the vessel the red cell... View answer

I have dilated ascending aorta (thoracic 4.0). I have been taking Advair 100/50 for my asthma. My insurance will no longer cover it. Symbicort is an alternative; but, I read it can cause dilated... View answer

Chest xray shows the contour of the ascending aorta is more prominent than normally seen in my age ... expected position of the ascending aorta, and is likely to be due to mild unfolding or... View answer

I am just wanting to know more about ectatic ascending aorta. My husband is facing open heart ... rheumatic: Moderately severe insufficiency, with ectatic ascending aorta. My husband is 63 years... View answer