An ascending aortic aneurysm ... visualized the proximal portion of the aorta, however not the aortic arch and only minimal portions of the descending thoracic aorta. Transesophageal ...

The aortic wall may continue to further expand or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the aortic wall weakens, there is a risk of the wall tearing or dissecting. Individuals with ...

The risk of ascending ... thoracic aortic disease seen at the Mayo Clinic between 1945 and 1956, and found that 50% of the patients identified were dead within 5 years of diagnosis. 3 Although ...

Type I: Dissection originating in the ascending aorta extending a variable length frequently into the aortic arch and/or descending thoracic aorta Type II: Dissection originating in the ascending ...

Neurologic examination was within normal limits ... an aneurysm of the ascending aorta, with slight dilatation of the arch and descending thoracic aorta, and increased pulsations of the left ...

Your aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle ... A CT provides valuable information about your aorta, such as the location and ...