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Tortuosity of the Thoracic Aorita
I had a cold, visited my PCP and she did an x-ray. Results showed that I had Thortuosity of The Thoracic Aorita. Can you explain what it is. For the pass year I had various test and strest test but the never told me the saw any thing wrong with my heart....I am also hypertensive
Tortuous aorta is an irregular twist or turn of the aorta. It is the result of high blood pressure. A tortuous aorta can cause some obstruction and/or restriction to normal blood flow resulting in higher resistance and a heavier workload for the heart. If there was/is a problem the heavier workload for the heart would cause the left ventricle to enlarge.
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