Aorta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The ventral aorta carries de-oxygenated blood from the heart to the gills; part of this vessel forms the ascending aorta in tetrapods (the remainder forms ...
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when the large blood vessel that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons ...
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Aortic valve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When the pressure in the left ventricle rises above the pressure in the aorta, the aortic valve opens, allowing blood to exit the left ventricle into the ...
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Aortic stenosis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Information about this disorder and its causes, risk factors and incidence.
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Aortic Dissection: Aneurysms and Aortic Dissection: Merck Manual ...
An aortic dissection (dissecting aneurysm, dissecting hematoma) is an often fatal disorder in which the inner layer (lining) of the aortic wall tears. ...
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Aortic dissection: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Aortic dissection is a potentially life-threatening condition in which there is bleeding into and along the wall of the aorta, the major artery leaving the ...
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Aortic aneurysm - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An aortic aneurysm is a general term for any swelling (dilatation or aneurysm) of the aorta, usually representing an underlying weakness in the wall of the ...
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Aortic insufficiency: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
A look at the condition and its alternative names, causes, incidence and risk factors.
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Aortic Stenosis: Heart Valve Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening that increases resistance to blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. ...
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Thoracic aortic aneurysm: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Thoracic aneurysms most often occur in the descending thoracic aorta. Others may appear in the ascending aorta or the aortic arch. ...
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