nurse's notes

AORTITIS- inflammation of the aorta

TYPES:
Arteriosclerotic aortitis- characterized by dilatation or aneurysm of the vessel which cause pain. Usually manifest at the age of 60.. entire surface of the intima degenerates and becomes sclerosed.
Luetic Aortitis - usually age 50 are affected of the disease. Start at the roots of the aorta then scattered in the other parts of the aorta

Signs and Symptoms:

• feeling of constriction of the chest
• sudden attacks of dyspnea
• rapid pulse
• high blood pressure
• deep cyanotic and profound sweating