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tortuous aorta
what is a toruous aorta? what are the symptoms. and how is it treated
QUOTE: what is a toruous aorta?...
The aorta is large vessel that is the blood/oxygen output of the heart to the circulatory system. Tortuous indicates there are abnormal twist and turns to the vessel. If serious the tortuous condition can cause the heart to work harder to pump against the higher resistance.
I am providing a linkand if you have any further questions feel welcome to ask. Thanks for your question.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Heart-Disease/tortuosity-of-the-aorta/show/394624
The aorta is large vessel that is the blood/oxygen output of the heart to the circulatory system. Tortuous indicates there are abnormal twist and turns to the vessel. If serious the tortuous condition can cause the heart to work harder to pump against the higher resistance.
I am providing a linkand if you have any further questions feel welcome to ask. Thanks for your question.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Heart-Disease/tortuosity-of-the-aorta/show/394624
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