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Aortic illnesses are disorders of the aorta, the biggest artery in the body in charge of moving blood high in oxygen from the heart to the rest of the body. Usually requiring quick medical attention, these disorders can range from minor to fatal.
Aortic aneurysm, in which the aorta weakens and bulges, raising the risk of rupture, is one of the most often occurring aortic disorders. Aneurysms in the thoracic or abdominal areas can develop; abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are more common in these areas. Aortic dissection is another major disorder in which the inner layer of the aorta wall splits and blood flows between the layers, which could cause the aorta to burst or hurt an organ.
Other well-known aortic disorders are aortic stenosis, in which the aortic valve narrows, so limiting blood flow, and aortic regurgitation, in which the valve fails to seal properly, thus causing blood leakage. Among the symptoms these disorders might cause are dyspnoea, coughing, and vertigo.
Among the risk factors for aortic diseases are ageing, smoking, high blood pressure, and genetic problems, including Marfan syndrome. From drugs to surgical procedures like stent implantation or open-heart surgery, treatment choices range. Effective care and better patient outcomes depend on early diagnoses made through imaging testing.