Cosa significa avere l'aorta allungata?

Per Ectasia aortica s'intende l'allungamento o l'allargamento dell'aorta toracica che di conseguenza subisce una dilatazione.

Come ridurre aneurisma?

Per prevenire l'insorgenza di un aneurisma al cervello, è necessario tenere sotto controllo i fattori di rischio....Come prevenire l'aneurisma cerebrale

smettere di fumare;
ridurre/eliminare il consumo di alcol;
eliminare il consumo di droghe;
controllare la pressione arteriosa.

What is an aortic aneurysm and what causes it?

Because it is so large and plays such an important role in moving blood through the body, it isn’t infallible. The walls can weaken, causes them to bulge in places and leak blood into the body. This is an aortic aneurysm. Sometimes, an aortic aneurysm will burst. Some will force blood flow away from the tissues and organs.

Can a thoracic aortic aneurysm cause a dissection?

Aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm. A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs along the part of the aorta that passes through the chest cavity. In some cases, an individual may have an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Having an aortic aneurysm increases your risk of developing an aortic dissection.

What increases my risk for a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most common in adults after age 65. Several familial or genetic conditions increase your risk for a thoracic aortic aneurysm. These include: Abdominal aortic aneurysms also run in families. One in 10 people with abdominal aortic aneurysms have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms.