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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for Aortic rupture
  1. Aortic rupture (a tear in the aorta, which is the major artery coming from the heart) can be seen on a chest x-ray. ...
  2. ... blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs. ... with surgery if it is done before the aorta ruptures. Less than one half of people with a ...
  3. ... balloons out Tear in the wall of the aorta Rupture of the aorta Bleeding in the brain Early development of coronary ...
  4. Complications may include: Aortic regurgitation Aortic rupture Bacterial endocarditis Dissecting aortic aneurysm Enlargement of the base of the aorta Heart failure Mitral valve prolapse Scoliosis Vision problems
  5. ... leaks blood within the wall of the vessel (aortic dissection). Symptoms of rupture include: Pain in the abdomen or back. The ... the aneurysm before it ruptures. When an abdominal aortic aneurysm begins to tear or ruptures, it is a medical emergency. Only about 1 ...
  6. ... pregnancy Rupture of major vessels, including a ruptured aortic aneurysm (only in vascular EDS) Rupture of a hollow organ such as the uterus ...
  7. The physical exam is often normal unless a rupture or leak has occurred. Most thoracic aortic aneurysms are detected on imaging tests performed for ...
  8. ... them to close them off and prevent a rupture. Aneurysms of the aorta may be reinforced with surgery to strengthen the ...
  9. ... most common results from atherosclerotic disease. As the aorta gets progressively larger over time there is increased chance of rupture.
  10. Full recovery for open surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm may take 2 or 3 months. Most people make a full recovery from this surgery. Most people who have an aneurysm repaired before it breaks open (ruptures) have a good outlook.
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