What is ascending aortic aneurysm?

Ascending aortic aneurysm is an abnormal spread or swelling of a part of the aorta in a human heart known as ascending aorta. Aneurysm happens due to the weakening of the walls of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. The part that passes through the chest is known as the thoracic aorta and contains ascending aortu.

Ascending aorta begins at the left ventricle of the heart and reaches to the aortic arch or bend in the aorta. Part of the aorta behind the arc of the aorta, but still in the thoracic cavity, is known as descending aorta. Aorta is one of the continuous blood vessels and its function is to supply clean, oxygenated blood to the body.

The fibers that make up an ascending aortu have an elastic nature that allows the aorta to expand slightly when blood is pumped from the heart. The ascending aortic aneurysm usually occurs when the fibers lose elasticity or when the fibers or the aortic wall hardens. The anoty causes ascending aortic aneurysms is an autopsy aorta, a state involving the separation of the inner and middle layers of the aorta. A number of infections and geneticH Disorders can lead to the development of ascending aortic aneurysms, as well as lifestyle problems such as smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Aortic aneurysm needs medical attention because it is a serious and potentially life -threatening condition. The main problem of early detection of the presence of aneurysm is that there are very few symptoms. If there is no rapid expansion of aneurysm, it begins to escape, or it causes leakage aortic valve, often there are no symptoms. Quick growth or leakage can cause the patient to suffer from back pain or back pain around the diaphragm and shortness of breath. Great aneurysm could cause the patient to have difficulty swallowing Achrapot.

up to 40 percent of the aortic aneurysms is detected through echocardiograms, thoracic CT scans and chest X -rays for unrelated reasons. Once the ascending aortic is detectedAneurysms, its growth and size are carefully monitored. If necessary, surgery will be performed to remove a piece of aorta containing aneurysm and replace it with synthetic material. Since 2010, there is no drug to reduce the size of aneurysm or to stop its growth, but positive lifestyle changes are important in checking and controlling the condition. In the upward management of the aortic aneurysm it is important to quit smoking, healthy diet and reduce cholesterol.