Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Health Question?)

what causes a enlarged aorta

Sent to Health Experts July 8 2006 at 1:56 PM
   

I am 67 years old.I was told yesterday I have an enlarged aorta.I was asking what caused it,and what do i need to do to fix it.is there any way to get fixed without surgery.

 

Optional Information:
Male , Age: 67

Already Tried:
nothing so far.I was just told about it yesterday.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $8
Answer
July 8 2006 at 2:02 PM (5 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
gene4648,

Aortic enlargements can be hereditary or caused by injury, infection or a congenital weakness in the connective tissue of the artery wall. Cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, or clogging and hardening of the arteries can make the condition worse. If the enlargement is greater than 5 cm, surgical repair is indicated in order to prevent a rare but fatal condition called aortic dissection or rupture. You can read more here
http://www.csmc.edu/printerfriendly.asp?pageid=3866


If you found this helpful please click on the ACCEPT button and BONUSES are always appreciated.
Picture
Nurse Annie -- Nurse (RN) -- 99% Positive Feedback on 6126 Health Accepts
PHD RN 40+ years in nursing all depts & units 20+ years as a midwife, certified lactation consultant
Reply
July 8 2006 at 2:09 PM (7 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
Relist: I want a different opinion.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Info Request
July 8 2006 at 2:12 PM (2 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
gene4648,



What else would you like to know?


If you found this helpful please click on the ACCEPT button and BONUSES are always appreciated.
Picture
Nurse Annie -- Nurse (RN) -- 99% Positive Feedback on 6126 Health Accepts
PHD RN 40+ years in nursing all depts & units 20+ years as a midwife, certified lactation consultant
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Online Health Advice