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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.
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What is the thickest artery in the body?
abdominal aorta actually the ascending and descending aorta from the heart is slightly larger...the abdominal is just a continuation of that vessel.
Where does thoracic aorta become abdominal aorta?
2-3 inches above the umbilical.
How serios is the plaque buildup in the abdominal aorta?
Not sure
Is the Celiac artery the first branch of the abdominal aorta?
yes
What are the 4 parts of the aorta?
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.
What is ectatic ascending aorta?
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.
What is mild ectasia of the distal 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.
What is the most inferior portion of the 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.
Abdominal aorta is widely patent?
The abdominal aorta is patent?
What quadrant is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta in?
what quadrant is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta in
What divides the thoracic aorta from the inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm divides the thoracic and abdominal aorta. These are both parts of the descending aorta, extending from the aortic arch.
What divides the aorta into a superior thoracic aorta and an inferior abdominal aorta?
The diaphragm.
In what portion is aorta divided?
Curved portion , thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta .
What are the four principle divisions of the aorta?
ascending aorta arch of aorta thoracic aorta abdominal aeorta
Is abdominal aorta aintra peritoneal or retroperitoneal?
The abdominal aorta (and inferior vena cava for that matter) is a primary retroperitoneal structure.
What is the size of the abdominal aorta?
2.5cm
The distal end of the abdominal aorta splits or bifurcate into?
The abdominal aorta splits at about the lumbosacral joint into two common iliac arteries.
