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Aorta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The aorta (pronounced /eɪˈɔrtə/ , from Greek, aeiro , to lift up) is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and bringing oxygenated blood to all par...
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Aortic dissection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aortic dissection is a tear in the wall of the aorta that causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta and force the layers apart. Aortic dissection is a medical emergency and can...
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Aortic valve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. It lies between the left ventricle and the aorta. During ventricular systole, pressure rises in the left ventricle. When the pressure in the left ...
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Aortic rupture, chest X-ray ... Aortic aneurysm ... Aortic dissection most often occurs because of a tear or damage to the inner wall of the aorta. This usually occurs in the thoracic (chest) portion of the artery, but may also occur in the abdominal portion.
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Aortic valve stenosis; Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction ... Aortic stenosis is the narrowing or obstruction of the heart's aortic valve, which prevents it from opening properly and blocks the flow of blood from the left lower chamber of the heart to the aorta. The aorta is the main artery leaving the heart.
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Aortic aneurysm — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, screening and treatment for this serious condition. ... An aortic aneurysm is a weakened and bulging area in the aorta, the major blood vessel that feeds blood to the body. The aorta, about the thickness of a garden hose, runs from your heart through the center of...
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Aortic dissection — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this serious circulatory problem. ... An aortic dissection is a serious condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the heart. Blood surges through this tear into the middle...
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Learn about abdominal aortic aneurysms including how they tend to develop, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, how they are repaired, and what happens if they rupture. ... home > digestion center > digestion a-z list > abdominal aortic aneurysm index > abdominal aortic aneurysm article...
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Learn about aortic valve stenosis, an abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart. Symptoms include chest pain, fainting, and shortness of breath. In some patients, the first symptom is sudden death. Read about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition. ... Aortic Stenosis Index...
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