An aneurysm occurs when part of an artery’s wall weakens, causing it to bulge or widen. Aneurysms can occur due to poor diet, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, obesity ...

Fusiform Aneurysm This type of aneurysm is ... The tear may also occur in the upper aorta (ascending aorta), which may extend into the abdomen. Type B involves a tear in the lower aorta only ...

A large fusiform aneurysm was found ... was excised and a No. 9 Starr-Edwards valve inserted. 5 Then the ascending aortic aneurysm was removed and replaced by a Teflon prosthesis.

However, his MRI and MRA showed fusiform aneurysms in the intracavernous areas of both internal carotid arteries. His vertigo symptoms improved with betahistine. The elongated, spindle-shaped ...

The second common site for aneurysm is the thoracic ascending aorta. Unlike AAA, thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) occurs in all age groups, is more highly associated with hereditary influences and ...