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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Congenital aneurysm of ascending aorta
  1. ... signs or symptoms of a problem with the aorta or its branches, including: Aortic aneurysm Aortic dissection Congenital (present from birth) problems AV malformation Double aortic ...
  2. ... balloon out. This is known as a berry aneurysm. These may rupture causing a certain type of stroke (due to bleeding). Coarctation of the aorta may be seen with other congenital heart defects, such as: Bicuspid aortic valve Aortic ...
  3. ... causes aneurysms. Some aneurysms are present at birth (congenital). ... Brain ( cerebral aneurysm ) Behind the knee (popliteal artery ...
  4. ... or replacement of heart valves Surgical treatment of congenital heart ... of the aorta and its branches Procedures may also be used ...
  5. Abnormal results may be due to: Aneurysm Congenital heart disease Coronary artery disease Heart valve problems Inflammation of the covering around the heart (pericarditis) Narrowing of one or more coronary ...
  6. ... in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm may be present from birth (congenital). Or, it may develop later in life. There ... rupture. Risk factors include: Family history of cerebral aneurysms ... , and endocarditis High blood pressure, smoking, alcohol, and ...
  7. ... in the chest area) , also called thoracic aortic aneurysm. Narrowing of part of the major artery leading out of the heart (aorta). Tear in the wall of an artery (dissection). ...