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Definition of «aortic»

The term "aortic" refers to something related to or involving the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body. The aorta originates from the left ventricle of the heart and carries oxygen-rich blood to various parts of the body through its extensive network of branches. When used as an adjective, "aortic" can describe something related to or involving the aorta, such as an aortic aneurysm (a bulge in the wall of the aorta), aortic dissection (a tear in the aortic wall), or aortic valve disease.

Usage examples

  1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with aortic stenosis, a condition that affects the narrowing of the aortic valve.
  2. The surgeon successfully performed an aortic aneurysm repair, preventing a potentially life-threatening rupture of the aortic artery.
  3. The cardiologist prescribed medication to lower the patient's high aortic blood pressure.
  4. Researchers studied the effects of aortic valve replacement surgery on improving the quality of life for patients with severe aortic regurgitation.
  5. The nurse carefully monitored the patient's aortic pulse to assess the strength and regularity of their heartbeat.

Phrases with «aortic»

Sentences with «aortic»

  • Whether coffee consumption is associated with the risk of aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is unknown. (coffeeandhealth.org)
  • Joshua A. Stern, Washington State University, D09CA - 909 With his Pfizer Animal Health — MAF Fellowship, Joshua A. Stern, DVM, joins a team at Washington State University that may discover the genetic mutation that causes a fatal, congenital heart defect called subvalvular aortic stenosis in golden retrievers, one of America's most beloved breeds. (zoetisus.com)
  • The clinical trial Non-Invasive Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (N - TA ^ 3CT) will determine whether treatment with doxycycline, a microbial drug that in animal studies inhibited the action of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), an enzyme linked to the development of AAAs, will lead to reduced growth of an aneurysm. (sciencedaily.com)
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