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Early diagnosis and treatment can stop atherosclerosis from getting worse. Treatment may prevent a heart attack, stroke or another medical emergency. Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain or symptoms of transient ischemic attack or stroke such as: Sudden numbness or weakness in the arms or legs. Trouble speaking. Slurred speech.
2 lis 2022 · Aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Loeys-Dietz syndrome. 1,8,9,12 Aortic dissection may occur at relatively small aortic diameters in Loeys-Dietz syndrome when related to pathogenic variants in TGFBR1, TGFBR2, and SMAD3. 1,2,6 The specific genetic variant and severity ...
Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a commonly encountered disease that is defined as aortic dilation with an increase in diameter of at least 50% greater than the expected age- and sex-adjusted size. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are described by their size, location, morphology, and cause.
This comprehensive review discusses the pathophysiology and risk factors, classification schemes, epidemiology, clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities, management options, and outcomes of various aortic conditions, including acute aortic dissection (and its variants intramural hematoma and penetrating aortic ulcers) and thoracic aortic ...
Therefore, we designed a protocol, which combined the diagnosis of atherosclerosis of thoracic aorta and the subsequent considerations with respect to the intraoperative management and provides a systematic approach to reduce the risk of cerebral complications. 1. Introduction.
To diagnose atherosclerosis, your healthcare professional examines you and listens to your heart. You usually are asked questions about your symptoms and your family health history. You may be sent to a doctor trained in heart diseases, called a cardiologist.
18 paź 2024 · To diagnose aortic valve stenosis, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. The health professional listens to your heart with a stethoscope. If you have aortic valve stenosis, a sound called a heart murmur may be heard. Tests can tell if you have aortic valve stenosis.
