Ectasia of the abdominal aorta is when the aorta (the large artery in the body that brings fresh blood from the heart to the rest of the body) in the abdomen (area of the body below the chest and above the waist and holds body organs like the stomach and bowels) is dilated or enlarged. Mild ectasia is a reference term to describe how big the dilation of the aorta in the abdomen is.
abdominal aorta actually the ascending and descending aorta from the heart is slightly larger...the abdominal is just a continuation of that vessel.
2-3 inches above the umbilical.
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yes
The aorta consists of : the ascending aorta, the arch of the aorta, the thoracic portion of the descending aorta, and the abdominal portion of the descending aorta.
Mild aortic ectasia is a mild enlargement of the aorta. This enlargement is under 1.5 times the normal aortic size, however it can be very serious. If it is caught in time, however, surgical repair is very effective.
If its dilated up to 3 cm, seems to be a precursor condition to distended (swollen) condition which is a precursor to a ruptured aorta Usually occurs in the descending (or abdominal) aorta.
abdominal aorta The Abdominal aorta is the longest section of the aorta, beginning at the diaphragm and spanning the abdominal cavity. The Thoracic and abdominal aorta together make up the descending aorta.
what quadrant is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta in
The diaphragm divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta above the diaphragm and an inferior abdominal aorta below the diaphragm.
The diaphragm divides the thoracic and abdominal aorta. These are both parts of the descending aorta, extending from the aortic arch.
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
The abdominal aorta (and inferior vena cava for that matter) is a primary retroperitoneal structure.
The abdominal aorta appears to be clear and open without any significant blockages or narrowing. This suggests that blood flow through this major blood vessel is unobstructed.
2.5cm
The abdominal aorta splits at about the lumbosacral joint into two common iliac arteries.