Aortic Segment

Any portion of the aorta including the ascending and descending aorta, and aortic arch or a portion of the aortic orifice of the left ventricle. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Aortic Opening

The opening in the diaphragm that allows for passage of the descending aorta.

Aortic Injury

Damage to the aorta from traumatic or pathologic processes.

Aortic Dissection

A progressive tear in the aorta characterized by a separation of the media layer from the outer-most layer.

Aortic Coarctation

Congenital narrowing of a segment of the aorta. Signs and symptoms include hypertension, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, headaches and leg…

Aortic Body

A small mass that is located in the inferior surface of the aortic arch. It functions as a peripheral chemoreceptor and is…

Aortic Balloon Valvotomy

Dilation of the valve between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta by inflating a balloon.